N169ME

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8849

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 26, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA466
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20110926X21817
Coordinates
33.688331, -112.082496
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
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
172S8849
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CC AVIATION INC
Address
5749 S TRACY BLVD
City
TRACY
State / Zip Code
CA 95377-8116
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed to the right of centerline for runway 25 Left, and that while attempting to correct back to the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were claimed, or identified in a post accident inspection.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA466