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June 14, 2019 · Cessna 172 K · N84402

Tampa, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 K (1969)
Tail Number
N84402
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA362

The solo student pilot reported that, after touchdown, wind pushed the airplane to the left, and it then departed the runway onto soft, wet grass. He attempted to maneuver back onto the runway, but the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that after touch down, the wind pushed the airplane to the left which travelled off the runway onto the soft wet grass. He attempted to maneuver back onto the runway but the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTampa North Aero Park (0nm NE)
Runway14
Runway Length3541 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 K
Tail NumberN84402
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data