CESSNA R172K
Jonesboro, AR — September 18, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA668 |
| Event ID | 20110927X20122 |
| Location | Jonesboro, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.82555, -90.64111 |
| Airport | Jonesboro Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| 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 while taxiing.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that he failed to maintain directional control after landing in dark night visual conditions. The airplane exited the right side of the runway onto a grassy area, struck the edge of a paved taxiway, and then came to a full stop on the taxiway with the engine still operating. The pilot added power to begin taxiing and discovered he could steer the airplane only to the left. The pilot reported that he then added power to begin a taxiing left turn onto the grass “in order clear the runway.” While taxiing on the grass surface the nose wheel inadvertently went down a slope and the propeller struck an obstruction. The impact caused substantial damage to the forward fuselage structure and the firewall.
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.