Summary
On August 02, 2017, a Cessna 172 (N91966) was involved in an incident near Kearney, NE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA482. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91966.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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