On June 26, 2004, a Cessna 172S (registration N35389) operated by Glendale Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Glendale, AZ. No fatalities were reported. 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; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
What happened in the 26 Jun 2004 Cessna 172S accident near Glendale, AZ?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jun 2004 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jun 2004 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N35389, operated by Glendale Aviation, at Glendale, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
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