On May 30, 2005, a Cessna 172N (registration N172MR) operated by Luis Rivara was involved in an aviation accident near Stockton, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. 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.
A light aircraft veered off the right side of the runway during landing rollout after the pilot applied excessive braking, leading to a nose-over and inverted rest.
What happened
During the landing rollout phase, the aircraft departed the paved surface on the right side. The pilot reported that he applied the right brake with excessive force, causing the airplane to veer off the runway. As it left the runway environment, the aircraft encountered a depression in the dirt terrain which resulted in a nose-over. The airplane came to rest in an inverted position.
The investigation
Post-accident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to impact. The pilot confirmed that the aircraft systems were functioning normally before the excursion occurred.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
What happened in the 30 May 2005 Cessna 172N accident near Stockton, CA?
A light aircraft veered off the right side of the runway during landing rollout after the pilot applied excessive braking, leading to a nose-over and inverted rest.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 May 2005 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 May 2005 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N172MR, operated by Luis Rivara, at Stockton, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
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