# NTSB CHI03LA163: Cessna 172N, N2238E, Anoka, MN, June 14, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 14, 2003, 09:01 local (14:01 UTC) - Place: Anoka, MN - Coordinates: 45.145, -93.211387 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.1450&lon=-93.2114&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 2, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA Minneapolis FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 57250 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI03LA163 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/57250/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA163 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor) - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - sign (contributing factor) ## Analysis The airplane was substantially damaged when it veered off runway 36, struck a runway sign, and collapsed the nose landing gear. The student pilot reported that when he landed the airplane he was left of the runway centerline. When he regained control the airplane was leaving the runway. The weather conditions at the airport were: wind 060 degrees at 6 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky conditions clear. No mechanical anamolies with the airplane were noted. The student pilot accumulated a total flight time 30 hours all of which were in the make and model of the accident airplane. ## Factual narrative On June 14, 2003, at 0901 central daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N2238E, operated by Anoka Flight Training as a rental/instructional flight, sustained substantial damage when it veered off runway 36 (4,855 feet by 100 feet, asphalt) and struck an airport sign during landing roll at Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE), Blaine, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 student solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight originated from ANE at 0700. According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 36. The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down it was slightly left of the runway centerline, and the airplane bounced twice. The pilot stated that as he regained control of the airplane it was leaving the runway at which time it struck a runway sign, collapsed the nose gear, and the propeller struck the ground. The weather conditions at ANE at 0855 were: wind 060 degrees at 6 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky conditions clear. The student pilot accumulated a total flight time 30 hours all of which were in the make and model of the accident airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2238E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2238E), registered now, S/N 17271199 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172N - Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17271199 - Airframe hours: 10359 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 42AD 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Anoka Flight Training Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, April 18, 2003, 59 hours before - Departed: ANE, Anoka, MN - Destination: ANE, Anoka, MN - Airport: ANE, Anoka County-Blaine Arpt(Janes, runway 36, 4,855 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 35; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 30 total, 30 in this make and model, 2 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 60° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 30.09 inHg - Observed at: ANE ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20030614010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030614010839A), Jun 14, 2003: Cessna 172N, Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) On 6-14-03 at Anoka county airport (kane), at 0900 CDT, N2238E, Cessna 172M, piloted by kerry almberg, student pilot, cert. No. FF-0888938 while landing… From the NTSB's public API. 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