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July 18, 2005 · Cessna 172P · N5299K

Savannah, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Savannah, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N5299K
Operator
2700 Flight Line Avenue
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA132

The pilot stated after touch down on runway 36 the airplane yawed to the left and he lost directional control. The airplane went off the left side of the runway and ground looped and the right wing collided with the ground. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane, flight controls, or engine assembly and accessories.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground.

Full Narrative

On July 18, 2005, at 1145 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N5299K, registered to Delta Connection academy Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal went off the left side of runway 36 at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Savannah, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Sanford, Florida, on July 18, 2005 at 0935. The pilot stated he departed Sanford, Florida and climbed up to his cruise altitude and flight followed with different ATC facilities enroute to Savannah, Georgia. Upon reaching the Savannah area he was vectored to the final approach to runway 36 for a visual approach. After touch down the airplane yawed to the left and went off the left side of the runway. When the airplane ground looped the right wing collided with the ground. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane, flight controls, or engine assembly and accessories.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head Int (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN5299K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator2700 Flight Line Avenue
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data