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Limon, Colorado

February 1, 2023 · NTSB CEN23LA102 · CESSNA 172S (N5163H)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA102
AircraftCESSNA 172S
RegistrationN5163H
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2692, -103.6643
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