CESSNA 172N near Poplar Grove, IL — 2012-11-18

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 12. During the landing roll after the third landing, the airplane started to drift to the right and the pilot corrected with rudder. The airplane departed the runway to the right and struck a ditch. During the impact, the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

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