Casualties unknown

2005-07-20: Cessna 172N (N4961D) — West Air Aviation — North Las Vegas, NV

North Las Vegas, NV, US

On July 20, 2005, a Cessna 172N (registration N4961D) operated by West Air Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near North Las Vegas, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight reported a stall before touchdown, leading to a veer off the runway, collision with a ditch, taxiway, and airport sign.

Incident Overview

During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot was returning to the airport and configured the airplane for a full stop landing. The approach included leveling off over the runway numbers and reducing engine power to idle. According to the pilot, the airplane stalled before the main landing gear contacted the runway surface.

Sequence of Events

After touching down on the runway, the airplane immediately veered to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder and brake input, but the airplane did not respond. It departed the runway onto the gravel area, struck a ditch, crossed over a taxiway, and eventually collided with an airport location sign.

Pilot Report

The student pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The pilot's account indicated that the stall occurred prior to touchdown, which was followed by a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft and Damage

The extent of damage to the airplane was not specified in the source. The runway excursion involved impacts with a ditch, a taxiway, and an airport sign, but no further details are available.

Investigation Information

No probable cause has been determined from the available information. The investigation may focus on the pilot's actions and the stall event described by the student pilot.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051008X01603. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.