Report on aviation accident at Gol aerodrome Klanten on 20 September 2024 with Cessna 172S, LN-KAB
Aviation report 2025/07
On Friday 20 September 2024 a light aircraft, a Cessna 172 S with registration LN-KAB, crashed during departure from Klanten. The pilot experienced reduced acceleration in the take-off roll. The decision to abort the take-off was initiated too late. No serious injuries were reported.
During take-off from runway 29 at Gol aerodrome Klanten, the pilot experienced reduced acceleration with escalating vibrations as the speed increased. The NSIA has conducted investigations on the engine and landing gear, but has not made findings that can explain the cause of the reduced acceleration and vibration. The pilot decided during the take-off roll that it was not safe to fly. The decision to abort the take-off came too late and at about the same time as the aircraft became airborne. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway and continued into marshy terrain where the aircraft tipped around its nose. There were no serious injuries in the accident. The NSIA believes that active use of decision points in connection with take-off can help reduce the risk during takeoff.
This report is in Norwegian only. No safety recommendations is issued in connection with this investigation.
Published 18.06.2025
Facts
| Location | Gol Aerodrome Klanten, Norway |
| Occurrence date | 20.09.2024 |
| ICAO Location indicator | ENKL |
| Aircraft | Cessna 172 Skyhawk |
| Operator | Hallingdal Flyklubb |
| Registration | LN-KAB |
| Meteorological conditions | VMC |
| County | Buskerud |
| Type of occurrence | Accident |
| Type of operation | Private (club) |
| Category of operation | Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg) |
| Aircraft category | Landplane, Single-engine |
| FIR/AOR | ENOS (Oslo ATCC) |