CESSNA 172S
Phoenix, AZ — September 26, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA466 |
| Event ID | 20110926X21817 |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.68833, -112.08250 |
| Airport | Phoenix Deer Valley |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed to the right of centerline for runway 25 Left, and that while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were claimed, or identified in a post accident inspection.
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.