N1319U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17267008

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 7, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA151
Location
Pittstown, NJ
Event ID
20140311X54001
Coordinates
40.565834, -74.979446
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267008
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARSH JOHN E
Address
2035 PARK RD NW
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20010-1022
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, about 1 to 2 feet above the ground, the airplane drifted right. The right main landing gear then contacted a snowbank along the right side of the runway, which caused the airplane to nose over. The airplane subsequently came to rest inverted adjacent to the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The inspector did not observe any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane, nor did the pilot report any. The recorded wind at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was variable at 6 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA151