# NTSB NYC93LA035: Cessna 172M, N20493, Mallory, WV, October 29, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 29, 1992, 15:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Mallory, WV
- Coordinates: 37.740524, -81.840751 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.7405&lon=-81.8408&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 14, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37271
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC93LA035
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37271/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA035

## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND STRIKING A TREE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - diverted attention, pilot in command
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - tree(s)

## Analysis

DURING TAKE-OFF THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE TRIM WHEEL.  AS THE AIRPLANE WAS ROLLING FOR TAKEOFF THE PILOT CONTINUED TO TRIM, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TREE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N20493](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20493-2013-06-14), registration cancelled 2013-06-14, S/N 17261336, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17261336
- Airframe hours: 3219
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Norman A. Brown
- Registered owner: Norman A. Brown
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 15, 1992, 25 hours before
- Airport: WV12, Mallory, runway 15, 1,904 × 24 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 58; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 225 total, 225 in this make and model, 150 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 55 °F

## 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 19921029047699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921029047699A), Oct 29, 1992: Cessna 172M, South Charlesto, WV, Substantial damage. Veered off runway and struck a tree on takeoff. Pilot attention diverted to trim wheel. Failed maintain control.

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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