N5929T

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17281105

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 28, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA171
Location
Shreveport, LA
Event ID
20110202X92618
Coordinates
32.446388, -93.825553
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 loss of directional control during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17281105
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLIGHT SCHOOL OF GWINNETT INC
Address
800 AIRPORT RD STE 101
City
LAWRENCEVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30046-4411
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that during a full stop landing the airplane veered hard to the right shortly after the nose wheel touched down. He attempted to maintain directional control using the left brake, but the airplane exited the runway and struck a runway sign, substantially damaging the firewall of the airplane. Examination of the airplane by an independent airplane mechanic did not reveal any preaccident anomalies to explain the loss of directional control.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA171