Cessna 172 N7106T

Summary

On 16 June 2001 at about 20:30 local time, a Cessna 172 registered N7106T was involved in an accident near Newfane, Vermont, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

16 June 2001 at 20:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Newfane, Vermont, United States

Nearest airport

Onyon Airport (VT43)

Coordinates

43.0172, -72.6508

Aircraft

Cessna 172

Registration

N7106T

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Newfane → Londonderry

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC01FA147

1 person died.

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.

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Witnesses reported that the airplane departed runway 15, made a 180 degree turn, then impacted the terrain. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Toxicological testing performed on the pilot revealed Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine present in the blood. Hydrocodone was a narcotic painkiller used for the control of moderate to severe pain. The levels of Hydrocodone detected were approximately 5 times higher than the level expected from a recent single dose of the medication. Hydrocodone was addictive, and known to have adverse effects on performance at therapeutic levels. Additionally, Chlorpheniramine was an antihistamine used to treat a variety of allergic reactions, but also know to have adverse effects on performance.

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