CESSNA 172 - R
Lake Havasu, AZ — October 23, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15CA018 |
| Event ID | 20141023X81946 |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60950, -114.29991 |
| Airport | Lake Havasu City Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 - R |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll in calm winds, the airplane veered to the right after the pilot depressed the brakes. The airplane subsequently departed the right side of the runway into an area of dirt and rocks. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall had sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.