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September 3, 1995 · Cessna 172RG · N4671V

Meriden, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Meriden, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N4671V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA213

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE PILOT STATED, 'AT TOUCHDOWN...BRAKE LOCKED...AND AIRCRAFT PULLED TO RIGHT.' POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED SKID MARKS FROM BOTH MAIN WHEELS, WHICH BEGAN APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE 3100 FOOT LONG RUNWAY, CONTINUED FOR 150 FEET AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE FAA INSPECTOR STATED, 'TIRES LOOK GOOD, NO EVIDENCE OF SEVERE SCUFFING THAT WOULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH A LOCKED BRAKE. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY REVEALED NO ANOMALIES.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway, and a subsequent collision with a fence.

Full Narrative

On September 3, 1995, about 1545 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172RG, N4671V, was substantially damaged, when it veered off the runway, during the landing on runway 36, at Meriden Markham Municipal, Meriden, Connecticut. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured, and one passenger received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight that departed from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at 1415. The personal flight, operated by Raritan Valley Flying School, was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: At touchdown at Meriden...winds light, brake locked at touchdown and aircraft pulled to the right....Aircraft struck cyclone perimeter fence. The FAA Inspector stated: Inspection of runway 36 showed skid/scuff marks beginning approximately 1200 feet from the approach end of the runway. The marks were from both main wheels and appeared to be more scuff marks from side loading rather than skidding from heavy breaking. The marks continued for approximately 150 feet and veered to the right side of the runway....At approximately the runway edge, it appears that the tail began to drag....Apparently as the aircraft crossed the parallel taxiway it stopped its right turn and began to travel perpendicular to the runway. The aircraft traveled approximately 700 feet across a field and struck a chainlink airport boundary fence. The FAA Inspector further stated, "Tires look good, no evidence of severe scuffing that would be associated with a locked brake." According to the Airport Facility Directory, runway 36, was a 3100 foot long runway. Additionally, 25 miles northeast, the winds were reported, from 070 degrees, at 3 knots. Additionally, during a telephone interview with the president of JRA Executive Air, Inc., Hagerstown, Maryland. He stated that the airplane was hauled to their facility to be repaired. During a brake inspection, the airplane was jacked up, wheels spun up, and the brakes applied. During the brake application, "both wheels came to a screeching halt."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMeriden Markham Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN4671V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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