CESSNA 172R
Ellsworth, KS — February 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA152 |
| Event ID | 20140305X22853 |
| Location | Ellsworth, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.75028, -98.22916 |
| Airport | ELLSWORTH MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| 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's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on his first solo cross country flight. He reported that while landing, the airplane drifted to the left on the narrow (50 foot wide) runway. He attempted to perform a go-around, but the airplane touched down. The airplane then went to the left side of the runway where it struck plowed snow banks that were about two feet high. After striking the snow bank, the airplane nosed over.
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.