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September 26, 2011 · Cessna 172S S · N169ME
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172S S
Tail Number
N169ME
Operator
Westwind Aircraft Leasing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA466
The pilot reported that he landed to the right of the centerline of the runway, and, while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed to the right of centerline for runway 25 Left, and that while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were claimed, or identified in a post accident inspection.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Deer Valley (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length8197 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S S
Tail NumberN169ME
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind Aircraft Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time02:20
Weather SourceWFAC