# NTSB MIA98LA072: Cessna 172, N406ER, Daytona Beach, FL, February 6, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: February 6, 1998, 09:10 local (14:10 UTC) - Place: Daytona Beach, FL - Coordinates: 29.189271, -81.050506 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.1893&lon=-81.0505&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 4, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38452 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA98LA072 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38452/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA072 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper use of ailerons and brakes on landing rollout. ## Analysis The pilot stated he made a landing with a crosswind from the right. No aileron correction was used. On landing rollout the airplane started to drift to the right, the pilot applied left rudder with negative results. The airplane continued to the right off the right side of the runway. He observed a taxiway sign and applied right rudder, and the airplane collided with the sign. Examination of the brakes, flight controls and nosewheel steering revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Examination of the right main landing gear revealed a scuff mark. Examination of the runway surface revealed a skid mark veering to the right of the centerline which was consistent with the damage noted on the right main landing gear. ## Factual narrative On February 6, 1998, at about 0910 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N406ER, registered to McDonnell Douglas Financing Corporation, operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a 14 CFR Part 141 instructional flight, crashed on landing rollout at Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Melbourne, Florida, about 35 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he made a landing to runway 25 left with a right crosswind. He did not apply any aileron correction for the crosswind. The airplane started to drift to the right on landing rollout. He applied left rudder, the airplane continued to the right off the side of the runway. He observed a taxiway sign and applied right rudder. The airplane collided with the sign located just west of runway 16/34. Examination of the flight controls, brakes, and nosewheel steering revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Visual examination of the right main landing gear by parties to the NTSB investigation and Embry-Riddle safety personnel revealed a scuff mark on the tire. Examination of the runway surface revealed a skid mark veering to the right of the runway centerline, which was consistent with the scuffing damage noted on the right main landing gear tire. ## 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 - weather condition - crosswind - aileron - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - sign ## Aircraft - Registration: N406ER (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172 - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17280297 - Airframe hours: 104 - Engines: Lycoming IO-360-D2A 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ - Registered owner: Mcdonnell Douglas Fin Corp - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, February 2, 1998, 6 hours before - Departed: MLB, MELBOURNE, FL - Destination: DAB - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: DAB, Daytona Beach Int, runway 25L, 3,197 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 19; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 49 total, 42 in this make and model, 67 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 360° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 48 °F, dew point 43 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: DAB ## 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 19980206002409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980206002409A), Feb 6, 1998: Cessna 172, Daytona Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Veered into crosswind landing. Exited runway striking taxiway sign. Skid marks on runway. From the NTSB's public API. 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