Cessna 172H accident near Peachtree City, Georgia, August 12, 2000
On August 12, 2000 at about 1:20 pm local time, a Cessna 172H, registered N1749F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Peachtree City, Georgia (Falcon Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 3 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 12, 2000 · about 1:20 pm local time
- Place
- Peachtree City, Georgia · Falcon Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172H · all 172Hs on the register
- Registration
- N1749F · no longer on the register · serial 172-55144
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings, and while on the initial climb of the second takeoff, the airplane did not gain altitude. The pilot began a left turn to enter the crosswind portion of the traffic pattern and airplane appeared to have stalled. The airplane collided with trees and then the ground. The wing flaps were set to 40 for the takeoff. Examination failed to disclose mechanical problems with airplane.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 300 hours in all; 150 in this make and model; 1 in the last 90 days
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,596 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, August 11, 2000; 6 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-300-D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FFC at 1:15 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 31, 5,220 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 158°F (70°C), dew point 144°F (62°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:53 pm from FFC, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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