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February 17, 2006 · Cessna 172M · N13514
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13514
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA117
The airplane veered off the runway surface during the landing roll and collided with a taxiway sign. After returning from a local area flight, the pilot completed an uneventful final approach and touchdown. While on the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot was unable to counteract the veer and the airplane impacted a taxiway marker. The pilot reported the winds were variable at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The airplane veered off of the runway surface during the landing roll. After returning from a local area flight, the pilot aligned the airplane on a 2-mile final for the active runway. The final approach and landing flare were uneventful and the airplane touched down on the runway. While on the landing roll the airplane crossed over a perpendicular runway and began to veer to the right. The pilot was unable to counteract the veer and the airplane impacted a taxiway marker. The airplane incurred damage to the firewall. The pilot reported the winds were variable at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4408 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13514
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC