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October 12, 2005 · Cessna 172 · N94JA

Spring, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spring, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N94JA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA004

The 13-hour student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during his initial solo flight while on his third touch-and-go landing on Runway 17R. The student pilot reported that right after touchdown, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, passed through a grass median, crossed parallel taxiway "foxtrot" and impacted a taxiway sign, coming to rest in the inverted position. In a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC), the student pilot added that the airplane "abnormally veered to the left" after touching down. The student pilot further stated that he retracted the flaps and added power for the go-around after the airplane started to veer left. He did not recall if he had applied brakes during the landing roll. Runway 17R is 7,008-feet long and 100-feet wide. The winds at the time of the accidents were from 050 degrees at 7 knots. Multiple attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

The 13-hour student pilot lost directional control of the airplane during his initial solo flight while on his third touch-and-go on Runway 17R. The student pilot reported that right after touchdown, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, passed through a grass median, crossed parallel taxiway "foxtrot" and impacted a taxiway sign, coming to rest in the inverted position. In a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator in charge (IIC) the student pilot added that the airplane "abnormally veered to the left" after touching down. The student pilot further stated that he retracted the flaps and added power for the go-around after the airplane started to veer left. He did not recall if he had applied brakes during the landing roll. Runway 17R is 7,008-feet long and 100-feet wide. The winds at the time of the accidents were from 050 degrees at 7 knots. Multiple attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks Memorial (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length7009 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN94JA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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