Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA88LA272

LAKE WALES, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N8707U

CESSNA 172F

Analysis

THE PLT ABORTED THE TAKEOFF FROM THE 'THICK, WET' GRASS STRIP BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS NOT ACCELERATING 'ADEQUATELY.' HE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY, COLLIDED WITH A FENCE, TREE, AND DIRT MOUND BEFORE COMING TO REST. THERE WAS NO ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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