# NTSB NYC86LA236: Cessna 172N, N738HZ, Pedricktown, NJ, September 14, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 14, 1986, 12:30 local (16:30 UTC)
- Place: Pedricktown, NJ
- Location: 39.7664° N, 75.4076° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Pedricktown, NJ, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7664&lon=-75.4076&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30421
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC86LA236
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30421/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA236

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - gusts
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - ditch

## Analysis

FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND ON TAKEOFF, RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE AND COLLIDED WITH A SEWER DITCH. THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER AND RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N738HZ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N738HZ-2013-02-21), registration cancelled 2013-02-21, S/N 17270002, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17270002
- Airframe hours: 1300
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 SERIES 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: J.M. Recreational Airlines
- Registered owner: Nonda Sullivant
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 18, 1986
- Departed: PEDRICTOWN, NJ
- Destination: CAPE MAY, NJ
- Airport: Old Man Airport, runway 25, 2,200 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 597 total, 17 in this make and model, 482 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 160° at 17 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 10 statute miles

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860914045069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860914045069A), Sep 14, 1986: Cessna 172N, Pedrictown, NJ, Substantial damage. Wind gust on takeoff. Exited runway into a ditch and flipped over. Crossing component a factor. Pilot skill also.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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