Cessna 172R
Byron, CA, July 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Byron, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.82833, -121.62583 |
| Airport | Byron Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA222 |
| Event ID | 20080807X01180 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N354ES |
| Operator | Ahart Aviation Services |
| Owner | Plane Guys, LLC |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings at Byron Airport on runway 5. The wind was nearly calm. His third approach to the runway, with 30 degrees of wing flaps extended, was normal. The airplane touched down at near its stall speed without incident. After touching down softly, the airplane suddenly veered left. The pilot reported that he attempted to redirect the airplane back toward the runway, but he was not successful. The airplane impacted a taxiway directional sign, and the left wing's lift strut was bent. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the student pilot during the flight. The Federal Aviation Administration coordinator reported that a subsequent examination of the airplane by the flight school's operator revealed the brakes functioned normally following the accident.
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.