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September 20, 2024 · Cessna 172R · N259GF
Lincoln, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172R (1997)
Tail Number
N259GF
Operator
Performance Aircraft Sales
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA365
The student pilot was on his fourth solo flight. He stated that while landing, he had corrected appropriately for the crosswind and upon touchdown the airplane was aligned with the runway. The airplane started to drift to the left and he ceased application of left brake and rudder and applied right brake and rudder. The airplane continued to drift to the left, exited the runway, and struck a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane or its systems that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on his fourth solo flight. He stated that while landing, he had corrected appropriately for the crosswind and upon touchdown the airplane was aligned with the runway. The airplane started to drift to the left and he ceased application of left brake and rudder and applied right brake and rudder. The airplane continued to drift to the left, exited the runway, and struck a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane or its systems that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:58 CDT
Nearest AirportLINCOLN (0nm N)
Runway17/3
Runway Length5801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN259GF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPerformance Aircraft Sales
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 20 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC