Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN14CA152

Ellsworth, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N816KS

CESSNA 172R

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The student pilot was on his first solo cross country flight. He reported that while landing, the airplane drifted to the left on the narrow (50 foot wide) runway. He attempted to perform a go-around, but the airplane touched down. The airplane then went to the left side of the runway where it struck plowed snow banks that were about two feet high. After striking the snow bank, the airplane nosed over.

Probable Cause and Findings

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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