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Cessna 172M Drifts Off Runway During Touch-and-Go Practice (N99137)

Mitchellville, MD, US

On September 23, 2005, a Cessna 172P (registration N99137) was involved in an aviation accident near Mitchellville, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during the touch-and-go landing maneuver, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the runway and striking parked aircraft. 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 2026-06-21Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 172M drifted left during touch-and-go practice, striking two parked aircraft. The pilot had 181 hours of experience in the type.

What happened

The accident occurred while the pilot was conducting flight training maneuvers involving touch-and-go landings on runway 36. During one such attempt, the Cessna 172M deviated from the left side of the paved surface. The aircraft then collided with two other airplanes that were parked nearby.

The pilot later reported that there were no known mechanical deficiencies with the accident airplane prior to the incident. He stated that he had accumulated a total of 181 hours of flight time, all of which were logged in the make and model of the accident aircraft.

The investigation

No mechanical failure was identified as a factor. The pilot's experience level was noted as being specific to this aircraft type.

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the touch-and-go landing maneuver, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the runway and striking parked aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 2005 Cessna 172P accident near Mitchellville, MD?

A Cessna 172M drifted left during touch-and-go practice, striking two parked aircraft. The pilot had 181 hours of experience in the type.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 2005 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N99137, at Mitchellville, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's loss of control during the touch-and-go landing maneuver, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the runway and striking parked aircraft.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051023X01708. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.