Summary
On March 16, 2013, a Cessna 172 (N7407A) was involved in an incident near Kremmling, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
The student pilot was landing on runway 27. After touchdown, the pilot attempted to correct the track with the addition of rudder and aileron, at which time the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. The right main landing gear and nosewheel hit a snow and ice berm. The nosewheel separated and the left wing tip hit the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the firewall. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported that could have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA200. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7407A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot was landing on runway 27. After touchdown, the pilot attempted to correct the track with the addition of rudder and aileron, at which time the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. The right main landing gear and nosewheel hit a snow and ice berm. The nosewheel separated and the left wing tip hit the ground. Substantial damage was sustained to the firewall. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported that could 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# CEN13CA200