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June 18, 2024 · Cessna 172R · N5335G
Murphysboro, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murphysboro, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172R (2003)
Tail Number
N5335G
Operator
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA233
The pilot reported that during landing, he noticed the airplane was slightly left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder and full power; however, the airplane veered right. The pilot then attempted to correct the veer with left rudder; however, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle but was unable to stop before it impacted a runway distance remaining marker which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, he noticed the airplane was slightly left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder and full power; however, the airplane veered right. The pilot then attempted to correct the veer with left rudder; however, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle but was unable to stop before it impacted a runway distance remaining marker which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Illinois Airport (0.5nm NE)
Runway18L
Runway Length6506 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN5335G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoard of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC