CESSNA 177RG
Ellsworth, KS — September 18, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA156 |
| Event ID | 20081003X65757 |
| Location | Ellsworth, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.75028, -98.22916 |
| Airport | Ellsworth Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177RG |
| 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 the landing roll.
Full Narrative
According to the FAA inspector, the pilot was landing on runway 17 (3,919 feet by 48 feet, asphalt). During the landing roll, the pilot applied brakes, at which time the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane with the application of right brake and right rudder. This had no effect. The airplane departed the runway environment to the left and impacted a ditch. The right wing and propeller were bent and the nose gear collapsed.
An examination of the airplane's braking system revealed no mechanical deficiencies.
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.