CESSNA 172
McAllen, TX — May 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA235 |
| Event ID | 20210526103147 |
| Location | McAllen, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.17554, -98.23743 |
| Airport | MC ALLEN MILLER INTL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign.
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.