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Pilot Loses Control During Touch-and-Go, Aircraft Noses Over (N734BE)

West Jordan, UT, US

On February 16, 1999, a Cessna 172N (registration N734BE) operated by Great Western Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near West Jordan, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were his lack of recent flight experience, and his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing attempt, the pilot lost control, causing the aircraft to depart the runway left and nose over. The pilot had limited recent flight experience.

Accident Overview

A pilot performing a touch-and-go landing lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose-over. This event occurred during the pilot's fourth landing of the day, following three full stop landings.

Sequence of Events

After completing three full stop landings, the pilot attempted a touch-and-go on the fourth landing. While preparing for takeoff, the pilot reported losing control of the aircraft. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway and nosed over.

Pilot Experience

The pilot had flown a total of two hours in the 90 days preceding the accident. Additionally, the pilot's total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft was two hours.

Weather Conditions

The reported wind at the airport was from 260 degrees at 5 knots.

Investigation

No probable cause has been stated in the available information.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Feb 1999 Cessna 172N accident near West Jordan, UT?

During a touch-and-go landing attempt, the pilot lost control, causing the aircraft to depart the runway left and nose over. The pilot had limited recent flight experience.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Feb 1999 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N734BE, operated by Great Western Aviation, at West Jordan, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were his lack of recent flight experience, and his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00150. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.