N65755

Destroyed
Minor

Cessna 172SS/N: 17259749

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 2, 2007
NTSB Number
LAX07CA185
Location
Wendover, UT
Event ID
20070710X00898
Coordinates
40.718612, -114.030830
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N65755
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17259749
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TN AVIATION LLC
Address
9521 S ANGUS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH JORDAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84095-9524
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he made a normal approach and landing on runway 08 at Wendover Airport, Wendover, Utah, and there appeared to be no crosswind or wind gusts. During the landing roll a wind gust lifted the left wing, the airplane went up on two wheels, and started to veer off the runway. He attempted to regain control and at one point, decided to add power to execute an aborted landing. The airplane did not accelerate quickly enough and departed the runway onto the infield sand. The pilot pulled off the power, the airplane hit three bumps, and came to a stop. When he egressed he noticed the airplane was on its belly. He assisted evacuating his wife and daughter just before the airplane erupted in flames and was destroyed. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX07CA185