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December 2, 2009 · Cessna 172S · N6036Y
Mt. Comfort, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Comfort, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N6036Y
Operator
Krughoff Aircraft Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA062
The student pilot reported that the airplane touched down smoothly on the main gear. He reported that as the nose gear settled, the airplane began to drift to the right. He stated that he applied left rudder, but it was ineffective as the airplane was on the nose and right main landing gears. The airplane traveled off the right side of runway 25 onto the grass. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane back to the ramp. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the firewall was dented. Local winds were reported as being from 040 degrees at 3 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane touched down smoothly on the main gear. He reported that as the nose gear settled, the airplane began to drift to the right. He stated he applied left rudder, but it was ineffective as the airplane was on the nose and right main landing gears. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway into the grass. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane back to the ramp. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the firewall was dented. The landing was being made on runway 25. Local winds were reported as being from 040 degrees at 3 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportMount Comfort (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN6036Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKrughoff Aircraft Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 28 C
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC