No fatalities

Pilot Reports Slide After Touchdown, Aircraft Strikes Snowbank (N983AV)

Battle Creek, MI, US

On March 10, 1999, a Cessna 172R (registration N983AV) was involved in an aviation accident near Battle Creek, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the snowbank and lack of total experience. 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.

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A pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane slid left despite full right rudder, impacting a snowbank. No airframe, flight control, or engine anomalies were found.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that during the flare and touchdown, she experienced a little turbulence. Two to three seconds after touchdown, the airplane began sliding to the left. Despite applying full right rudder to correct the drift, the slide continued, and the aircraft impacted a snowbank on the left side of the runway. The aircraft came to rest in an upright orientation.

Runway Examination

Examination of the runway revealed a series of propeller impact marks along the centerline of the runway.

Aircraft Inspection

Inspection of the wreckage revealed no anomalies with the airframe, flight controls, or engine.

Pilot Experience

The pilot had a total flight time of 15.1 hours, comprising 14.6 hours of dual instruction and 0.5 hours as pilot-in-command.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 1999 Cessna 172R accident near Battle Creek, MI?

A pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane slid left despite full right rudder, impacting a snowbank. No airframe, flight control, or engine anomalies were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1999 Cessna 172R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N983AV, at Battle Creek, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the snowbank and lack of total experience.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00280. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.