On June 24, 1995, a Cessna 172 (registration N84468) was involved in an aviation accident near Gustavus, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DIMINISHED NOSEWHEEL STEERING CAPABILITY DUE TO AN OVERINFLATED NOSEWHEEL STRUT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing on a hard surface runway, a tricycle gear airplane veered left after nosewheel touchdown, and the nosewheel strut collapsed, damaging the firewall. The pilot reported an oversized nosewheel tire, and an FAA inspector suggested possible overinflation.
Accident Details
According to the pilot of the tricycle gear airplane, the landing on a hard surfaced runway was uneventful. The touchdown occurred on the main landing gear and was smooth until the nosewheel was lowered to the runway. As soon as the nosewheel touched down, the airplane veered to the left, and the pilot was unable to turn it to the right. The airplane continued to the left, and subsequently the nosewheel strut collapsed, damaging the firewall.
Findings
The pilot reported that the airplane was equipped with an oversized nosewheel tire. An FAA inspector familiar with the airplane stated that the nosewheel strut may have been overinflated, which may have contributed to steering difficulties. The operator, who submitted the NTSB accident report, indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
What happened in the 24 Jun 1995 Cessna 172 accident near Gustavus, AK?
During landing on a hard surface runway, a tricycle gear airplane veered left after nosewheel touchdown, and the nosewheel strut collapsed, damaging the firewall. The pilot reported an oversized nosewheel tire, and an FAA inspector suggested possible overinflation.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jun 1995 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jun 1995 involved a Cessna 172, registration N84468, at Gustavus, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DIMINISHED NOSEWHEEL STEERING CAPABILITY DUE TO AN OVERINFLATED NOSEWHEEL STRUT.
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