On November 17, 1984, a Cessna 172N (registration N4738G) was involved in an aviation accident near Holland, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that a slight rudder pedal misalignment caused the aircraft to run off the runway into a ditch during takeoff roll. Subsequent examination found no rudder pedal alignment issue.
Incident Description
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft ran off the runway and entered a ditch. The pilot was the sole occupant. No other injuries or aircraft damage details were reported.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that a slight rudder pedal misalignment caused the aircraft to deviate from the runway. He noted that during the initial part of the takeoff roll, the rudder 'did not respond normally or as expected.'
Examination
A later examination of the rudder pedal alignment revealed no discrepancies. The pilot had accumulated only six-tenths of an hour of solo flying time in the 90 days prior to the accident.
What happened in the 17 Nov 1984 Cessna 172N accident near Holland, MI?
A pilot reported that a slight rudder pedal misalignment caused the aircraft to run off the runway into a ditch during takeoff roll. Subsequent examination found no rudder pedal alignment issue.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Nov 1984 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4738G, at Holland, MI.
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