Accident · 2010-12-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-12-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172S (N385ME)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SUNDOWNERS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SUNDOWNERS INC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.
Source: NTSB case ERA11CA096Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 54 | Class 3 (2009-06-02) | 162 total · 72 in this make/model · 84 as PIC · 34 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.