CESSNA 172N
Marysville, OH — June 22, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA373 |
| Event ID | 20090623X10757 |
| Location | Marysville, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.22472, -83.35167 |
| Airport | Union County |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. The pilot stated that during the second landing roll, the airplane veered to the right with the tires “skittering” during the landing roll. The pilot applied left rudder to no avail then “tapped” the left brake. The pilot reported the airplane heading straightened out then it veered “hard” to the left, again with the tires “skittering.” The pilot applied right rudder, but the airplane continued off the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled through the grass, the nose gear contacted the raised pavement of a taxiway, and the airplane became airborne. The pilot stated he applied back pressure on the control yoke and the airplane touched down on all three landing gear. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. Post accident inspection of the airplane did not reveal any pre-existing failure/malfunction which would have resulted in the loss of control.
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.