N91966

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17281616

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA482
Location
Kearney, NE
Event ID
20170810X63546
Coordinates
40.752223, -99.000831
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 of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17281616
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WINGS OVER TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
Address
4849 SPARTAN DR
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76207-4548
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that just after touchdown, he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a taxiway sign.

The airplane's lower right fuselage sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA482