Casualties unknown

1997-03-10: Cessna 172N (N6375D) — Sierra Academy OF Aeronautics — Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA, US

On March 10, 1997, a Cessna 172N (registration N6375D) operated by Sierra Academy OF Aeronautics was involved in an aviation accident near Oakland, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to completely reduce the throttle after landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

While practicing touch-and-go landings, a student pilot inadvertently left engine power on during landing, lost directional control, and struck a distance marker sign after veering off the runway.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings when, during one landing, the power was inadvertently left on. During the landing rollout, the student was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The airplane began to move left and right across the runway. The student reported that he began to overcorrect in an attempt to keep the aircraft on the runway centerline rather than reducing the power. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway edge and struck a distance marker sign.

Aircraft Examination

An examination of the aircraft was conducted following the incident; no abnormalities with the aircraft were noted.

Conclusion

No probable cause was stated in the investigation source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07573. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.