Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were strong and gusty winds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 3, 2000, at 1230 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N51208, sustained substantial damage when it departed the side of the runway during landing roll at Price, Utah. The private pilot and sole occupant was not injured. The flight was operating as a local area flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed.
According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 18 and a gust of wind caused the aircraft to depart the left side of the runway. Recorded wind at the time was from 170 degrees magnetic heading at 20 knots with gusts to 28 knots.
Damage to the aircraft was to the right main landing gear, right lift strut and propeller.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN00LA121