Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Panancea, FL — 2009-11-22

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Date
2009-11-22
Location
Panancea, FL, USA
Airport
2J0
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N35638
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said that the airplane "became uncontrollable" during the landing rollout. The airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway, struck a tree, and came to rest in a ditch. The pilot further stated that the runway was "watery and soft." Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The nearest weather reporting facility, located approximately 25 nautical miles north of the accident location, reported winds from 140 degrees at 10 knots about the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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