On November 28, 2002, a Cessna 172N (registration N2423E) was involved in an aviation accident near Hollister, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. 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 airplane veered off the runway and nosed over during landing after the pilot's brake application. No anomalies were found in the wheel and brake assemblies.
Accident Summary
During the landing roll, the pilot applied brake pressure. The airplane immediately began to veer to the left. The pilot then applied right brake pressure in an attempt to counteract the directional change, but the airplane continued veering left and departed the runway surface. It subsequently encountered a ditch and nosed over, coming to rest inverted.
Investigation Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector conducted a thorough inspection of the wheel and brake assemblies following the accident. The inspection revealed no anomalies, nor was there any evidence of malfunction or failure prior to impact.
What happened in the 28 Nov 2002 Cessna 172N accident near Hollister, CA?
An airplane veered off the runway and nosed over during landing after the pilot's brake application. No anomalies were found in the wheel and brake assemblies.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Nov 2002 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N2423E, at Hollister, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
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