Casualties unknown

1993-04-07: Cessna 177B (N11828) — Daycon Aero Club Inc. — Brookville, OH

Brookville, OH, US

On April 7, 1993, a Cessna 177B (registration N11828) operated by Daycon Aero Club Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Brookville, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE LACK OF RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a series of stop-and-go landings, the pilot encountered a nose gear vibration after touchdown, lost control, and departed the runway. The nose gear collapsed in soft grass. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.

Accident Details

The pilot was performing a series of stop-and-go landings. On the final landing, after the nose gear contacted the runway, a vibration was felt in the nose gear. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway surface. As the airplane entered a soft grassy area adjacent to the runway, the nose gear collapsed.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. In a subsequent report, the pilot noted that the accident could have been prevented by "getting more time in, often, and regular."

Aircraft Information

The specific aircraft type and registration were not provided in the investigation source. The number of occupants and any injuries were also not specified. The accident occurred during daylight hours, though the precise time was not recorded.

Investigation Status

The investigation into the accident is complete. No probable cause was determined based on the available information, as the pilot reported no mechanical issues and the only contributing factor noted was the pilot's own assessment regarding proficiency.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12218. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.