N987AV

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17280585

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 23, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA175
Location
Beaver Falls, PA
Event ID
20180323X23446
Coordinates
40.772499, -80.386947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280585
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOORE AVIATION INC
Address
7 PIPER ST STE 2
City
BEAVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
PA 15010-1043
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that, during landing, the left wheel came up off the ground and the airplane veered to the right. The right wing hit snow piles and the nose landing gear sheared off.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 28 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 330° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 28.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA175