N84402

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 17258461

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA362
Location
Tampa, FL
Event ID
20190617X63635
Coordinates
28.221389, -82.374443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. 

Aircraft Information

Registration
N84402
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258461
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARVER KEITH
Address
4241 BIRDSONG BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
LUTZ
State / Zip Code
FL 33559-6294
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that after touch down, the wind pushed the airplane to the left which travelled off the runway onto the soft wet grass. He attempted to maneuver back onto the runway but the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA19CA362