CESSNA 172
Kearney, NE — August 2, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA482 |
| Event ID | 20170810X63546 |
| Location | Kearney, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.75222, -99.00083 |
| Airport | KEARNEY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just after touchdown, he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a taxiway sign.
The airplane's lower right fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.