Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Wauseon, OH — 2011-12-03

Final reportCEN12CA099
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Date
2011-12-03
Location
Wauseon, OH, USA
Airport
USE
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N737ET
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The student pilot lost directional control during the sixth landing on his initial solo flight. He reported experiencing a shifting wind at the time of the accident. The airplane departed the runway pavement and encountered a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot commented that he might have used the wrong rudder pedal in his attempt to maintain directional control. He stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior the accident. The local wind was recorded at 6 knots or less during the 2-hour period surrounding the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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