CESSNA 172N
Kalispell, MT — August 19, 2015
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA235 |
| Event ID | 20150824X12045 |
| Location | Kalispell, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.17861, -114.30361 |
| Airport | Kalispell |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during landing the airplane touched down and veered to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck the runway and taxiway lights. The pilot reported that he over corrected with the rudder and brake, and the airplane turned to the left crossing back over the runway, and impacted a drainage ditch where the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fire wall and horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented 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.