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September 18, 2008 · Cessna 177RG · N8276G
Ellsworth, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ellsworth, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N8276G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA156
The student pilot reported that during the landing roll he applied the brakes, at which time the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to straighten the airplane with the application of right brake and right rudder. This had no effect. The airplane departed the runway environment to the left and impacted a ditch resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the FAA inspector, the pilot was landing on runway 17 (3,919 feet by 48 feet, asphalt). During the landing roll, the pilot applied brakes, at which time the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane with the application of right brake and right rudder. This had no effect. The airplane departed the runway environment to the left and impacted a ditch. The right wing and propeller were bent and the nose gear collapsed. An examination of the airplane's braking system revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportEllsworth Municipal (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length3919 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN8276G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC