N54730Cessna 172P2007-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 172PS/N: 17275041

Summary

On June 29, 2007, a Cessna 172P (N54730) was involved in an incident near Perry, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in the airplane departing the runway and collision with a ditch.

The student pilot's was landing on runway 36 and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane went off the right side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The student pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL07CA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54730.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 29, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA099
Location
Perry, GA
Event ID
20070724X01007
Coordinates
32.510555, -83.767219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in the airplane departing the runway and collision with a ditch.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275041
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172PC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CENTRAL GEORGIA AVIATION INC
Address
200 MYRTLE FIELD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PERRY
State / Zip Code
GA 31069-2017
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot's was landing on runway 36 and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane went off the right side of the runway and collided with a ditch. The student pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA099