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March 11, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N440ES
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N440ES
Operator
New Flyers Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA089
The airplane was damaged during landing when it exited the left side of runway 27L (5,004 feet by 100 feet, dry asphalt), and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that after touchdown, he noticed "the rate of left drift was too much." The pilot reported that he applied both brakes and right rudder, but the airplane continued drifting to the left side of the runway. As the airplane veered off the runway, the left main gear struck a runway sign. The airplane came to rest facing south in a grass area on the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane following the accident failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies. Reported wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 010 magnetic degrees at 8 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the wind conditions and the runway sign.
Full Narrative
The airplane was damaged during landing when it exited the left side of runway 27L (5,004 feet by 100 feet, dry asphalt), and struck a runway sign. The pilot reported that after touchdown, he noticed "the rate of left drift was too much." The pilot reported that he applied both brakes and right rudder, but the airplane continued drifting to the left side of the runway. As the airplane veered off the runway, the left main gear struck a runway sign. The airplane came to rest facing south in a grass area on the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane following the accident failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies. Reported wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 010 degrees at 8 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest AirportOhio State University Airport (0nm)
Runway27L
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN440ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Flyers Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO 360 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 19 C
Altimeter30.40 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC