On August 24, 2005, a Cessna 172S (registration N21670) operated by Savannah Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Savannah, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a training flight, a student pilot's landing drift led to a runway excursion after the first touch and go. The CFI took control but the aircraft collided with a ditch. Post-accident inspection found no mechanical failures.
Event Description
The flight departed from runway 36 for a local flight, intending to remain in the traffic pattern for a series of touch-and-go landings. After completing the first touch and go, the flight stayed in the pattern and established a normal approach to land. As the student pilot flared for landing, the airplane began to drift and touched down to the right of the runway centerline. An attempt was made to reposition the airplane toward the centerline, but the aircraft continued past the centerline to the left. The certified flight instructor (CFI) took control of the airplane as it veered off the runway and collided with a ditch.
Post-Accident Examination
Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose landing gear and right main landing gear were bent aft, and the engine firewall was buckled. Inspection of the flight control surfaces showed no mechanical failures. The flight instructor did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
What happened in the 24 Aug 2005 Cessna 172S accident near Savannah, GA?
During a training flight, a student pilot's landing drift led to a runway excursion after the first touch and go. The CFI took control but the aircraft collided with a ditch. Post-accident inspection found no mechanical failures.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2005 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Aug 2005 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N21670, operated by Savannah Aviation, at Savannah, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain.
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