Casualties unknown

Airplane Veers Left During Landing Roll, Departs Runway (N7564G)

Bethel, AK, US

On June 11, 2002, a Cessna 172 (registration N7564G) operated by Hageland Aviation Services Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Bethel, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the right wing striking the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial pilot reported that during landing roll, the airplane suddenly veered left, striking the right wingtip on the runway and departing off the left edge. No mechanical malfunction was found.

Flight Event

The commercial certificated pilot was landing the airplane on a paved runway that was 6,398 feet long by 150 feet wide. During the landing roll, as the pilot applied the airplane's brakes, the airplane suddenly veered to the left. The right wingtip struck the runway surface. The airplane then departed off the left edge of the runway.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained damage to the right wingtip that required replacement of the wingtip, nose rib, and the leading edge of the wing between wing stations 190 and 208.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that the sudden left veer occurred while applying the brakes during the landing roll.

Investigation Findings

No mechanical malfunction of the airplane was found during the subsequent investigation.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020703X01043. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.