Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Loses Control During Landing Roll, Airplane Veers Off Runway (N35389)

Glendale, AZ, US

On June 26, 2004, a Cessna 172S (registration N35389) operated by Glendale Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Glendale, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 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

During the landing roll, a student pilot lost control after the right wing lifted. The airplane veered off the runway and collided with two hilocks. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Overview

A student pilot experienced a loss of control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with two hilocks. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down at a normal airspeed and was properly aligned on the runway's centerline. After touchdown, the airplane's right wing lifted up. While attempting to correct the wing's position, the student pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and collided with two hilocks.

Pilot Report

The student pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040708X00928. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.