Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Maple Lake, MN — 2017-11-22

Final reportCEN18LA056
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Date
2017-11-22
Location
Maple Lake, MN, USA
Airport
MGG
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N734VH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had a "rough landing" and the "right rear strut wheel broke." Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane touched down on the runway, and skid marks were found on the runway and grass infield. The airplane exited the runway, crossed over a taxiway, impacted a rock drainage revetment, and then impacted a hangar about 2,100 ft from the touchdown point. The landing gear strut did not separate from the airplane until about 100 ft before impact with the hangar. Examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Thus, the pilot likely failed to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have executed a go-around after rough landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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