On December 17, 1995, a Cessna 172N (registration N75938) was involved in an aviation accident near Bryceville, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to inadequate braking on wet grass after becoming disoriented in deteriorating weather. 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.
A student pilot flying cross-country encountered poor weather, became disoriented, and landed in a field where insufficient braking led to a fence strike and nosedown.
What happened
The aircraft was engaged in a cross-country flight when the pilot encountered deteriorating weather conditions. The situation caused the pilot to become disoriented. In response to these circumstances, the pilot decided to execute a precautionary landing in an open field.
During the landing roll on wet grass, the pilot reported being unable to achieve satisfactory braking action. As a result of this loss of control, the airplane struck a barbed wire fence and subsequently nosed over.
The investigation
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, he was unable to get satisfactory braking action on wet grass. Subsequently, the airplane hit a barbed wire fence and nosed over.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to inadequate braking on wet grass after becoming disoriented in deteriorating weather.
What happened in the 17 Dec 1995 Cessna 172N accident near Bryceville, FL?
A student pilot flying cross-country encountered poor weather, became disoriented, and landed in a field where insufficient braking led to a fence strike and nosedown.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Dec 1995 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Dec 1995 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N75938, at Bryceville, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to inadequate braking on wet grass after becoming disoriented in deteriorating weather.
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