Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near McKinney, TX — 2012-11-02

Final reportCEN13CA040
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Date
2012-11-02
Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Airport
TKI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N172FU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that he was conducting a solo flight in the airport traffic pattern at the time of the accident. He stated that the airplane made a "soft landing on [the] main wheels." However, once the nose landing gear touched down, the airplane "darted" to the left. His attempts to maintain control were unsuccessful, and the airplane departed the runway pavement. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies related to the nosewheel steering or main wheel brakes. The recorded wind was calm about the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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