CESSNA 172N
Mesquite, TX, July 31, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mesquite, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.74694, -96.53028 |
| Airport | Mesquite Metro Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA450 |
| Event ID | 20130731X84706 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N738RQ |
| Operator | JLINN AVIATION INC |
| Owner | JLINN AVIATION INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that there was a mild crosswind on final approach. The crosswind "picked up" before the airplane touched down left of centerline. The pilot retracted the flaps and advanced the throttle to continue the touch-and-go. The airplane continued to drift to the left and the left main landing gear exited the runway onto the grass. The pilot closed the throttle and elected a straight path in the grass instead of risking an over-correction. The airplane came to a stop when the nose landing gear collapsed. The firewall sustained substantial damage.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.