No fatalities
11 Aug 2023: CESSNA 172 — Derby, KS
On 11 Aug 2023, a CESSNA 172 was involved in an aviation accident near Derby, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pilot