On March 8, 1993, a Cessna 172K (registration N1628C) operated by Fitzgerald, Brett R. was involved in an aviation accident near Ogden, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to bouncing and veering off the runway into soft soil, exacerbated by a crosswind and slightly fast touchdown speed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot lost directional control after the aircraft bounced and veered left into soft soil during a crosswind landing on a short gravel runway.
What happened
The pilot in command was conducting a landing operation on a 2,500-foot gravel strip. The approach was made toward the east under conditions that included a reported northeasterly crosswind. Upon touchdown, the aircraft contacted the runway surface at a speed slightly higher than optimal for the terrain and length available.
Following initial contact, the aircraft began to bounce vertically. During this bouncing sequence, the aircraft developed a leftward yaw. The left main landing gear wheel departed the hard gravel surface and rolled into adjacent soft soil. This deviation caused the pilot in command to lose directional control of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to bouncing and veering off the runway into soft soil, exacerbated by a crosswind and slightly fast touchdown speed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Mar 1993 Cessna 172K accident near Ogden, UT?
The pilot lost directional control after the aircraft bounced and veered left into soft soil during a crosswind landing on a short gravel runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Mar 1993 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N1628C, operated by Fitzgerald, Brett R., at Ogden, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing due to bouncing and veering off the runway into soft soil, exacerbated by a crosswind and slightly fast touchdown speed.
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