N999MACESSNA 1722021-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 172S9812

Summary

On May 22, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N999MA) was involved in an accident near Mcallen, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA235. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999MA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 22, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA235
Location
McAllen, TX
Event ID
20210526103147
Coordinates
26.175541, -98.237432
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 landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9812
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCCREERY AVIATION CO INC
Address
PO BOX 1659
City
MCALLEN
State / Zip Code
TX 78505-1659
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA235