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March 30, 2006 · Cessna 172M · N9880V

Newnan, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9880V
Operator
Eagle Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA057

The student pilot stated that he was conducting a full stop landing with 20-degrees of flaps. On the landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. The student pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane, the airplane went off the right side of the runway, and collided with a runway sign. The student pilot that stated he must have encountered a gust of wind. The surface winds at the time of the accident were 150-degrees at 7 knots, and no gusts were being reported. When the student pilot was asked if he experienced any mechanical problems with the airplane he stated, "No."

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 2006, at 1245 eastern standard time, A Cessna 172M, N9880V, registered to a private owner, operated by Eagle Aviation Academy, as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, experienced a loss of directional control on landing roll out on runway 14 at Newnan Coweta County Airport, Newnan, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The student pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Newnan, Georgia, on March 30, 2006, at 1240. The student pilot stated he departed from runway 14 and remained in left closed traffic for a full stop landing. He landed the airplane with 20-degrees of flaps. On landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. The student pilot stated he lost directional control of the airplane, the airplane went off the right side of the runway and collided with a runway sign. The student pilot stated he must have encountered a gust of wind. The surface winds at the time of the accident was 150-degrees at 7 knots, and no gusts were being reported. When the student pilot was asked if he experienced any mechanical problems with the airplane he stated no.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EST
Nearest AirportNewnan Coweta County Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9880V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEagle Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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