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May 12, 2009 · Cessna 172N · N73842
Springdale, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Springdale, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73842
Operator
Powell Property Management
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA292
While landing the airplane, the solo student pilot felt the airplane yaw to the left. After applying right brake and right rudder, the airplane continued to drift left towards the edge of the runway. The pilot applied full power and pulled back on the control yoke in an attempt to go around. The airplane lifted up and turned right colliding with a parked airplane and a hanger. The pilot shut down the airplane and egressed without assistance. The airplane's wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. No airframe or engine anomalies were discovered or reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
While landing the airplane, the solo student pilot felt the airplane yaw to the left. After applying right brake and right rudder, the airplane continued to drift left towards the edge of the runway. The pilot applied full power and pulled back on the control yoke in an attempt to go-around. The airplane lifted up and turned right colliding with a parked airplane and a hanger. The pilot shut down the airplane and egressed without assistance. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane's wings and fuselage. No airframe or engine anomalies were discovered or reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringdale Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5302 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73842
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPowell Property Management
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time00:16
Weather SourceWFAC