N7540X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172BS/N: 17248040

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 13, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA291
Location
Frankfort, KY
Event ID
20140617X75803
Coordinates
38.181667, -84.906669
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 during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7540X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248040
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
172BC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CLINE JAMES M
Address
1695 PEA RIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FRANKFORT
State / Zip Code
KY 40601-9659
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the student pilot, he was attempting a touch-and-go landing on runway 25, with a strong crosswind out of the north. The airplane touched down on the left main gear first, and the wind turned the airplane 45 degrees away from the runway heading. He attempted to regain directional control; however, he observed parked airplanes and a fueling station ahead. As the airplane departed the runway onto the grass, he attempted a go around. After becoming airborne, the nose gear and the left wing collided with a hill and the airplane bounced. The airplane stalled and came down on the nose and right wing tip before coming to a stop. A post-accident examination of the wreckage confirmed substantial damage to the firewall, both wings, and the aft fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# ERA14CA291