Casualties unknown

Airplane Strikes Curb After Aborted Takeoff (N1086V)

Flushing, MI, US

On July 28, 2002, a Cessna R172K (registration N1086V) was involved in an aviation accident near Flushing, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane aborted takeoff due to lack of airspeed increase, slid off runway, crossed a road, and struck a curb, collapsing the nose landing gear. Postaccident examination found no anomalies.

Accident Overview

An airplane experienced an aborted takeoff that resulted in a collision with a curb. According to the pilot, shortly after becoming airborne, no increase in airspeed was noted, and the aircraft felt heavy. The airspeed began to decrease in level flight at approximately 15 feet above ground level (AGL). The pilot decided to abort the takeoff and flew the airplane back to the runway with the power off. Upon contacting the runway, full brakes were applied for over 800 feet.

Post-Impact Events

The airplane subsequently slid off the end of the runway, crossed an adjacent road, and impacted the curb on the opposite side of the road. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that the runway was wet from a previous rain.

Examination Findings

A postaccident examination of the airplane failed to reveal any anomalies with regard to the airplane, the engine, or related systems.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2002 Cessna R172K accident near Flushing, MI?

An airplane aborted takeoff due to lack of airspeed increase, slid off runway, crossed a road, and struck a curb, collapsing the nose landing gear. Postaccident examination found no anomalies.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2002 involved a Cessna R172K, registration N1086V, at Flushing, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020813X01377. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.