# NTSB ERA13CA202: Cessna 172N, N6136F, Summersville, WV, April 13, 2013

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: April 13, 2013, 11:15 local (15:15 UTC)
- Place: Summersville, WV
- Coordinates: 38.225555, -80.870552 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.2256&lon=-80.8706&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 13, 2013
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- Parties: FAA/FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 86647
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA13CA202
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/86647/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=86647
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA202

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 172N, 82 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2072434), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)
- [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 172N, 150 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072434), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 172N, 81 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2072434), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md)
- [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna 172N, 81 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2072434), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md)
- [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Cessna 172N, 134 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2072434), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)

## Analysis

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.

## Factual narrative

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.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6136F](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6136F-2014-12-22), registration cancelled 2014-12-22, S/N 17273154, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17273154
- Airframe hours: 5333
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 SERIES 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 3, 2012, 111 hours before
- Departed: BKW, Beckley, WV
- Destination: SXL, Summersville, WV
- Airport: SXL, Summersville Airport, runway 22, 3,015 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 1, 2012; seat: left; flight hours: 4,408 total, 3,131 in this make and model, 327 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 10 knots, gusting 19
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: BKW, 28 nm away

## 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 20130413006329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130413006329A), Apr 13, 2013: Cessna 172N, Summersville, WV, Destroyed. Pilot reported a stable approach to runway 22 with a right hand crosswind correction. The aircraft touched down near the center line. At that time the pilot…

## Docket (5 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 6, 2013, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=86647. 3.0 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 914 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391540&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Pilot statement to the FAA. (item 2, .PDF, 776 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391539&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20statement%20to%20the%20FAA.-Redacted.PDF
- Photos (Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391543&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photos%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF
- Weather Reports and Records (item 4, .PDF, 123 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391541&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF
- Airport Information (item 5, .PDF, 165 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40391542&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airport%20Information-Master.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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