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November 12, 2019 · Cessna 172 E · N3803S
Fallbrook, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 E (1963)
Tail Number
N3803S
Operator
Fallbrook Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA074
According to the operator, during a training flight in the pattern, the solo student pilot landed on the runway. During the landing roll, the student turned right to exit the runway. However, the airplane's ground speed was too fast and "he missed the taxiway." The airplane exited the right side of the runway just beyond the taxiway turnout, went down an embankment, and then stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left engine mount. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the operator, during a training flight in the pattern, the solo student pilot landed on the runway. During the landing roll, the student made a right turn to exit the runway. However, the airplane's ground speed was too fast and "he missed the taxiway." The airplane exited the right side of the runway just beyond the taxiway turnout and the airplane went down a 10ft embankment and stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side engine mount. The operator reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 PST
Nearest AirportFallbrook Community Airpark (0nm NNW)
Runway18
Runway Length2160 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 E
Tail NumberN3803S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFallbrook Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 48
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:31
Weather SourceWFAC