the student pilot's failure to completely reduce the throttle after landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
— NTSB Determination
While practicing touch-and-go landings, the student pilot unknowingly left the power in on landing. During the landing rollout, the student could not maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft began to move left and right across the runway. He said he began to over correct, trying to keep the aircraft on centerline instead of pulling the power. The airplane left the runway edge and hit a distance marker sign. Examination of the aircraft was conducted with no abnormalities noted.
While practicing touch-and-go landings, the student pilot unknowingly left the power in on landing. During the landing rollout, the student could not maintain directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft began to move left and right across the runway. He said he began to over correct, trying to keep the aircraft…
The accident on 1997-03-10 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N6375D, operated by Sierra Academy OF Aeronautics, at Oakland, CA.
the student pilot's failure to completely reduce the throttle after landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
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