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July 23, 2019 · Cessna 172 N · N737DW
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1977)
Tail Number
N737DW
Operator
Mh Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA448
The pilot reported that, during landing, shortly after the main landing gear touched down, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and impacted the visual approach slope indicator. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, shortly after the main landing gear touched down, the airplane veered left, exited the runway to the left, and impacted the visual approach slope indicator. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 120° at 9 knots. The pilot reported the wind was 120° at 13 knots. The airplane landed on runway 16R.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm SSW)
Runway16R
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN737DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMh Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time01:32
Weather SourceWFAC