CESSNA 172
Old Bridge, NJ — October 17, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 17, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA024 |
| Event ID | 20171018X84308 |
| Location | Old Bridge, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.33111, -74.34472 |
| Airport | OLD BRIDGE |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane "slid" to the left off the runway. He added that he attempted to correct, but the airplane impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.