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March 3, 1995 · Cessna 172 · N7369F
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N7369F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA124
THE STUDENT PILOT ELECTED TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT DURING LANDING. DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO GO TO THE LEFT AND THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED AS CALM. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On March 3, 1995, at 0840 hours mountain standard time, the pilot of a Cessna 172, N7369F, veered off runway 21R and nosed over at Prescott, Arizona, during a local instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time with the winds calm. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot was not injured. The student pilot stated that on his approach the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway centerline. He made corrections, but the aircraft weather vaned to the left. He initiated a balked landing procedure, but the aircraft continued to turn to the left and was uncontrollable. The aircraft departed off the side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:40 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A Love (0nm)
Runway21R
Runway Length4842 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN7369F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility45 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO