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July 13, 2024 · Cessna 172G · N129GW
West Bend, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
West Bend, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172G (1966)
Tail Number
N129GW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA266
The pilot reported that immediately after landing, the airplane veered to the left. She attempted to pull back on the yoke and apply the brakes, but the airplane went off the runway, struck a ditch, and flipped over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. 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-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that immediately after landing, the airplane veered to the left. She attempted to pull back on the yoke and apply the brakes, but the airplane went off the runway, struck a ditch, and flipped over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. 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 Time10:52 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Bend Muni (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3898 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172G
Tail NumberN129GW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 47 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 3Minor
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter0.89 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC