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July 1, 2020 · Cessna 172 M · N9127H
Meadville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Meadville, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1975)
Tail Number
N9127H
Operator
Moraine Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA236
The pilot reported that while taxing to the runway, he was programming his GPS unit for the flight. When he looked up, he realized the airplane was near the end of the taxiway. He applied the brakes and attempted to stop on the pavement but was unsuccessful. The airplane rolled into the grass and down an embankment and 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
Personnel issues-Task performance-Workload management-Task scheduling-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxing to the runway, he was programming his GPS unit for the flight. When he looked up, he realized the airplane was near the end of the taxiway. He applied the brakes and attempted to stop on the pavement but was unsuccessful. The airplane rolled into the grass and down an embankment and 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Meadville (0nm N)
Runway07
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9127H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoraine Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 86 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC