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2017 Cessna 172 N accident at Allstedt

Allstedt, DE

On July 28, 2017, a Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Allstedt, DE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was overweight and its center of gravity was outside the allowable limits, which prevented it from gaining altitude after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

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On 28 July 2017, a Cessna 172 N crashed shortly after takeoff from Sonderlandeplatz Allstedt, injuring four people. The aircraft was found to be overweight and out of the center of gravity limits.

Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events On 28 July 2017, a Cessna 172 N operated by a private owner crashed during a private sightseeing flight near Allstedt, Germany. The aircraft, bearing the manufacturer's serial number F172-1937, was built in 1979 by Cessna Aircraft Company and powered by a Lycoming IO-320-H2AD engine. It was registered in Germany and had a total operating time of 6,400 hours. The flight departed from Sonderlandeplatz Allstedt (EDBT) at 13:26 local time on runway 25. The pilot, a 69-year-old woman, was accompanied by three female passengers. The flight was originally planned for two passengers, but a third was added shortly before departure. The aircraft failed to gain altitude after takeoff and struck the ground approximately 700 meters beyond the runway end, resulting in three serious and one minor injury among the four occupants. The aircraft sustained heavy damage, and there was minor crop damage. No fire occurred.

Probable cause

The aircraft was overweight and its center of gravity was outside the allowable limits, which prevented it from gaining altitude after takeoff.
Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2017 Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna 172 N accident near Allstedt, DE?

On 28 July 2017, a Cessna 172 N crashed shortly after takeoff from Sonderlandeplatz Allstedt, injuring four people. The aircraft was found to be overweight and out of the center of gravity limits.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2017 Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2017 involved a Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna 172 N, at Allstedt, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was overweight and its center of gravity was outside the allowable limits, which prevented it from gaining altitude after takeoff.

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