On April 10, 1996, a Cessna 172K (registration N7479G) operated by George N. Robertson was involved in an aviation accident near Lebanon, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to excessive braking application. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot's aircraft veered right then left during an accident landing, leaving the runway and colliding with a ditch after applying brakes to correct drift.
What happened
The incident occurred while a student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings. During the final approach for one of these maneuvers, the aircraft touched down approximately 1500 feet beyond the runway threshold. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to veer toward the right side of the pavement.
In an attempt to correct this drift, the pilot applied braking pressure. However, this input caused the aircraft to swing sharply to the left. The airplane continued off the left edge of the runway and collided with a ditch, resulting in a nose-over attitude.
Probable cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to excessive braking application.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Apr 1996 Cessna 172K accident near Lebanon, TN?
A student pilot's aircraft veered right then left during an accident landing, leaving the runway and colliding with a ditch after applying brakes to correct drift.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Apr 1996 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N7479G, operated by George N. Robertson, at Lebanon, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to excessive braking application.
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