Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 26, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA109
Location
Newport, RI
Event ID
20080227X00241
Coordinates
41.526111, -71.275558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N51250
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DELTA CONNECTION ACADEMY INC
Address
2700 FLIGHT LINE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
FL 32773
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot stated that during the landing roll he began to drift off the runway and overcorrected. The airplane traveled off the runway, across the grass, and collided with a drainage ditch. The student pilot reported that there were no problems with the flight controls or engine prior to the accident. The maintenance supervisor examined the airplane, and reported that the firewall and bulkhead aft of the firewall were buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA109