On August 3, 1996, a Cessna 172 (registration N12141) was involved in an aviation accident near Midland, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing. 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 grass/dirt airstrip, the aircraft veered left, crossed a ditch, and struck an embankment. The plane landed left of the unmarked centerline on a 39.5-foot-wide runway with cornfields on both sides.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that during landing on a private airstrip, the aircraft veered left despite corrective inputs. After seeing a ditch in the aircraft's path, the pilot pulled back on the control wheel. The aircraft then traveled over the ditch and subsequently collided with an embankment.
Runway and Environmental Conditions
Examination of the accident site revealed that the grass/dirt runway was 39.5 feet wide and approximately 3,000 feet long. Cornfields were present on both sides of the runway, with cornstalks growing alongside the runway. Further inspection indicated that the aircraft had landed to the left of the unmarked centerline of the runway.
Aircraft Specifications
According to the aircraft owner's manual, the wingspan is about 36 feet wide.
What happened in the 3 Aug 1996 Cessna 172 accident near Midland, OH?
During landing on a grass/dirt airstrip, the aircraft veered left, crossed a ditch, and struck an embankment. The plane landed left of the unmarked centerline on a 39.5-foot-wide runway with cornfields on both sides.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Aug 1996 involved a Cessna 172, registration N12141, at Midland, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing.
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