N73842

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17267714

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA292
Location
Springdale, AR
Event ID
20090513X21343
Coordinates
36.176387, -94.119163
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 control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N73842
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267714
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
POWELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
4 CYRUS REX RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ROGERS
State / Zip Code
AR 72756-8215
Country
United States

Analysis

While landing the airplane, the solo student pilot felt the airplane yaw to the left. After applying right brake and right rudder, the airplane continued to drift left towards the edge of the runway. The pilot applied full power and pulled back on the control yoke in an attempt to go-around. The airplane lifted up and turned right colliding with a parked airplane and a hanger. The pilot shut down the airplane and egressed without assistance. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane's wings and fuselage. No airframe or engine anomalies were discovered or reported.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA292