Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR11CA466

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N169ME

CESSNA 172S

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed to the right of the centerline of the runway, and, while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he landed to the right of centerline for runway 25 Left, and that while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were claimed, or identified in a post accident inspection.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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