N426SP

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8353

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 17, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA127
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Event ID
20140220X54342
Coordinates
40.875278, -74.281387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N426SP
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8353
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PRN LLC
Address
228 WOODMERE CT
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKLIN LAKES
State / Zip Code
NJ 07417-1423
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he intended to complete three full-stop landings at night, to meet currency requirements. During the first landing, the airplane bounced three times and veered left. The pilot applied right rudder and right aileron in an attempt to correct; however, the nosegear struck a snowbank off the left side of the runway. During the collision, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and the wind was reported as calm about the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA127