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July 26, 2007 · Cessna 172P · N51250
Newport, RI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newport, RI
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N51250
Operator
Delta Connection Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA109
The student pilot stated that during the landing roll he began to drift off the runway and overcorrected. The airplane traveled off the runway, across the grass, and collided with a drainage ditch. The student pilot reported that there were no problems with the flight controls or engine prior to the accident. The maintenance supervisor examined the airplane, and reported that the firewall and bulkhead aft of the firewall were buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that during the landing roll he began to drift off the runway and overcorrected. The airplane traveled off the runway, across the grass, and collided with a drainage ditch. The student pilot reported that there were no problems with the flight controls or engine prior to the accident. The maintenance supervisor examined the airplane, and reported that the firewall and bulkhead aft of the firewall were buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNewport State Arpt (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN51250
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta Connection Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC