On August 29, 2000, a Cessna 172R (registration N364SA) was involved in an aviation accident near New Lenox, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection. 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.
An aircraft ran off the right side of runway 31 while landing, struck a protruding pipe, and sustained substantial damage. Skid marks were found on the runway, and a hole was discovered in the right tire.
Accident Details
The aircraft was substantially damaged when it exited the right side of runway 31 during landing and collided with a pipe protruding from the ground. Skid marks were observed on the runway leading to the aircraft's final resting position.
Weather and Runway Information
A weather report from an airport located 20 miles and 022 degrees magnetic from the accident site indicated wind from 050 degrees magnetic at 11 knots. The accident airport has an intersecting runway oriented on a 050/230 magnetic direction.
Aircraft Inspection
After the accident, a hole was found in the right tire, but no damage was noted to the wheel rim. No anomalies were identified that could be associated with a preexisting condition.
What happened in the 29 Aug 2000 Cessna 172R accident near New Lenox, IL?
An aircraft ran off the right side of runway 31 while landing, struck a protruding pipe, and sustained substantial damage. Skid marks were found on the runway, and a hole was discovered in the right tire.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Aug 2000 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N364SA, at New Lenox, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection.
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