On September 10, 1994, a Cessna 172 (registration N98525) operated by Bradley Flying Association was involved in an aviation accident near Warrenton, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to use the proper procedure for an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the pilot's poor preflight/preparation, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. 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.
After landing in a corn field instead of the intended airstrip, a pilot attempted to take off but aborted when the airplane did not become airborne, skidding across the wet field into trees.
Landing Mistake
Upon reaching his destination, the pilot had difficulty identifying the correct airstrip because he was unfamiliar with the area. After landing, he realized that he had mistakenly landed in a corn field rather than the intended airstrip.
Takeoff Attempt
Deciding to relocate the airplane to the correct airstrip, the pilot attempted to take off from the corn field. He set ten degrees of flaps and applied full power. When the airplane had not become airborne at a predetermined point, he decided to abort the takeoff.
Aborted Takeoff and Collision
The pilot locked the brakes, causing the airplane to skid across the wet field and into trees. According to the pilot, he remembered to reduce the throttle after locking the brakes.
What happened in the 10 Sept 1994 Cessna 172 accident near Warrenton, MO?
After landing in a corn field instead of the intended airstrip, a pilot attempted to take off but aborted when the airplane did not become airborne, skidding across the wet field into trees.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Sept 1994 involved a Cessna 172, registration N98525, operated by Bradley Flying Association, at Warrenton, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to use the proper procedure for an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the pilot's poor preflight/preparation, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
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