N733NH

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17268416

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA235
Location
Kalispell, MT
Event ID
20150824X12045
Coordinates
48.178611, -114.303611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N733NH
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17268416
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHICHA KERMIT N
Address
PO BOX 41
Status
Deregistered
City
TOUCHET
State / Zip Code
WA 99360-0041
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during landing the airplane touched down and veered to the right. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and struck the runway and taxiway lights. The pilot reported that he over corrected with the rudder and brake, and the airplane turned to the left crossing back over the runway, and impacted a drainage ditch where the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fire wall and horizontal stabilizer.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented 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# GAA15CA235