Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Manley Hot Springs, AK — 2025-03-29

Final reportANC25LA029
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Date
2025-03-29
Location
Manley Hot Springs, AK, USA
Airport
MLY
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N733KV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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