Casualties unknown

Aircraft Veers Off Runway After Likely Wake Turbulence Encounter During Landing Roll (N736TX)

Las Vegas, NV, US

On June 13, 1985, a Cessna R-172-K (registration N736TX) was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing rollout on Runway 19R, an aircraft lost directional control, veered right, then left off the runway. The pilot had been cautioned about wake turbulence from heavy jet traffic, and the aircraft probably encountered wake turbulence. Wind was 160 at 9 knots; density altitude 5200 feet.

Incident

During the landing rollout on Runway 19R, an aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft first veered to the right of the runway. The pilot applied correction to the left, but the aircraft then veered off the runway to the left.

Conditions

The wind was reported from 160 degrees at 9 knots. The density altitude was approximately 5200 feet. Prior to landing, the pilot had been cautioned about the possibility of wake turbulence due to departing heavy jet traffic.

Probable Cause

The investigation noted that the aircraft probably encountered wake turbulence during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 1985 Cessna R-172-K accident near Las Vegas, NV?

During landing rollout on Runway 19R, an aircraft lost directional control, veered right, then left off the runway. The pilot had been cautioned about wake turbulence from heavy jet traffic, and the aircraft probably encountered wake turbulence. Wind was 160 at 9 knots; density altitude 5200 feet.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 1985 involved a Cessna R-172-K, registration N736TX, at Las Vegas, NV.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36924. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.