Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 5, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA126
Location
Minden, NV
Event ID
20110207X85020
Coordinates
39.000831, -119.751945
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 loss of directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTON RAQUEL D TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 4086
City
STATELINE
State / Zip Code
NV 89449-4086
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot was performing her first solo landing. During the landing roll, the airplane began to swerve from side-to-side. The pilot attempted to apply corrective control inputs, but the airplane departed the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and belly structure during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA126