On July 10, 2001, a Cessna 172 (registration N1581V) operated by Classic Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kingston, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which required his evasive maneuver and resulted in a stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll, the aircraft veered left toward trees. The pilot pulled aft on the yoke to avoid collision, took off, cleared trees, then stalled and impacted the ground before hitting trees and coming to rest upright.
Event Summary
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered to the left and was heading toward trees. To prevent a head-on impact with the trees, the pilot elected to pull aft on the control yoke. The airplane then took off and cleared the trees. Immediately after clearing the trees, the airplane stalled and impacted a clear area behind the trees. The airplane skidded a short distance before impacting trees and coming to rest upright.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. No other details regarding weather, aircraft type, or registration were provided. The pilot did not report any mechanical issues or other factors.