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September 8, 2011 · Cessna 172 S · N5275S
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N5275S
Operator
Westwind School of Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA440
According to the pilot, after landing he applied aileron input to compensate for the wind. During the landing roll, the airplane suddenly made a 90-degree turn and the pilot was not able to regain control of the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that it struck a runway sign and light, damaging the left elevator.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while in the traffic pattern he heard another pilot request a wind check and the control tower responded 190 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot reported that the airplane landed on all three landing gear and he input aileron for wind correction. On the landing roll out, the airplane suddenly made a 90-degree turn and the pilot stated that he was not able to regain control of the airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors responded to the site and reported that the airplane hit a runway sign and light damaging the left elevator.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Deer Valley Airport (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length8197 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN5275S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind School of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 46
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC