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Nose Wheel Shimmy Leads to Runway Excursion and Collision with Berm (N98530)

Monroeville, AL, US

On July 7, 2005, a Cessna 172P (registration N98530) operated by Eglin Air Force Base Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Monroeville, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot lost directional control after a violent nose wheel shimmy during landing on runway 21, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway berm.

Landing Sequence

Upon arriving at the destination airport, the student pilot established a visual approach and touched down on runway 21. Shortly after the wheels made contact with the runway, the airplane's nose wheel began to shimmy violently. This oscillation prevented the pilot from maintaining directional control.

Loss of Control and Excursion

The airplane veered to the left, exiting the runway surface onto the grass. It then collided with a berm located alongside a taxiway. The impact with the berm brought the airplane to a stop.

Examination Results

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear was torn from the airframe. The propeller blades were bent aft, and the engine firewall was damaged. The student pilot did not report any mechanical problem with the airplane during the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2005 Cessna 172P accident near Monroeville, AL?

A student pilot lost directional control after a violent nose wheel shimmy during landing on runway 21, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway berm.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2005 Cessna 172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2005 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N98530, operated by Eglin Air Force Base Aero Club, at Monroeville, AL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent collision with the ground during landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050805X01163. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.