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April 13, 2013 · Cessna 172N · N6136F

Summersville, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Summersville, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6136F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA202

According to the pilot, the airplane was on a stabilized approach to the runway with right crosswind corrections in place. Upon touchdown, he heard the "tires squealing," and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied power to abort the landing, but the airplane ran off the left side of the runway and hit an embankment. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar, the right wing flap, and crushing of the engine firewall. Wheel brake continuity was verified and there were no marks on the runway that were consistent with a skidding tire. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, the airplane was on a stabilized approach to runway 22 with right crosswind corrections in place. Upon touchdown, he heard a "squealing" noise and then the airplane veered to the left. He applied takeoff power in an attempt take off but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and hit an embankment. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar, inboard crushing of the right wing flap, and crushing of the engine firewall. Wheel brake continuity was verified by the FAA inspector. The FAA inspector also noted that there was no flat skid mark on the runway that is synonymous with a skidding tire. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSummersville Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3015 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6136F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data