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October 21, 2021 · Cessna 172 · N6888A
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 (1956)
Tail Number
N6888A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA030
The pilot reported that while on final approach, he entered a forward slip maneuver due to reduce altitude and airspeed, however, the airplane slowed down more than he anticipated, which required additional power. In the landing flare, the right main landing gear contacted the runway first and although he attempted to correct with rudder, directional control was lost, and the airplane veered off the runway to the left and impacted the precision approach path indicator approach lighting system. The fuselage, right wing, and elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach, he entered a forward slip maneuver due to reduce altitude and airspeed, however, the airplane slowed down more than he anticipated, which required additional power. In the landing flare, the right main landing gear contacted the runway first and although he attempted to correct with rudder, directional control was lost, and the airplane veered off the runway to the left and impacted the precision approach path indicator approach lighting system. The fuselage, right wing, and elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EDT
Nearest AirportPaulding Northwest Atlanta (0nm NW)
Runway13/3
Runway Length5505 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6888A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 27 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 68 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC