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April 10, 2022 · Cessna 172H · N8020L

Chugiak, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chugiak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172H (1967)
Tail Number
N8020L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC22LA028

The pilot reported that, upon touchdown on the asphalt runway, the airplane veered abruptly to the right. The airplane exited the runway, impacted a snowbank, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wings. Examination of the nose landing gear system revealed no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. An examination of the landing surface revealed tire witness marks consistent with the airplane touching down in a left-wing-low attitude and evidence that the right main tire did not contact the ground until after the airplane had departed the runway. Based on the tire witness marks and the lack of preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane, the circumstances of the accident are consistent with the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Full Narrative

On April 10, 2022, about 1320 Alaska standard time, a Cessna 172H airplane, N8020L, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Birchwood, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he was landing his tricycle-gear-equipped airplane. Upon touchdown on the asphalt runway, the airplane veered abruptly to the right. He attempted to correct to no avail. The airplane exited the runway, impacted a snowbank, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wings. Examination of the nose landing gear system revealed no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. An examination of the landing surface revealed tire witness marks consistent with the airplane touching down on the left main tire in a left-wing-low attitude. The right main tire did not contact the ground until after the airplane had departed the runway surface.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 AKDT
Nearest AirportBirchwood (0nm)
Runway20R
Runway Length4012 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN8020L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.67 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data