Summersville, WV, USA
N6136F
CESSNA 172N
According to the pilot, the airplane was on a stabilized approach to the runway with right crosswind corrections in place. Upon touchdown, he heard the "tires squealing," and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied power to abort the landing, but the airplane ran off the left side of the runway and hit an embankment. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar, the right wing flap, and crushing of the engine firewall. Wheel brake continuity was verified and there were no marks on the runway that were consistent with a skidding tire. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the pilot, the airplane was on a stabilized approach to runway 22 with right crosswind corrections in place. Upon touchdown, he heard a "squealing" noise and then the airplane veered to the left. He applied takeoff power in an attempt take off but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and hit an embankment. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar, inboard crushing of the right wing flap, and crushing of the engine firewall. Wheel brake continuity was verified by the FAA inspector. The FAA inspector also noted that there was no flat skid mark on the runway that is synonymous with a skidding tire. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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