N35638

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17256879

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 22, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA078
Location
Panancea, FL
Event ID
20091125X92231
Coordinates
29.986944, -84.390556
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256879
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172I

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEWBERRY ERNEST B JR
Address
36 CANOPY LN
City
CRAWFORDVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32327-0362
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was landing on runway 36, a 2,590-foot-long; 70-foot-wide, turf runway. The pilot stated that the airplane "became uncontrollable" during the landing roll out. The airplane subsequently "drifted" off the left side of the runway, struck a tree, and came to rest in a ditch. The pilot further stated that the runway was "watery and soft." Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any mechanical failures or malfunctions. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The nearest weather reporting facility, located approximately 25 nautical miles north of the accident location, reported winds from 140 degrees at 10 knots, about the time of 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# ERA10CA078