No fatalities

Student Pilot Strikes Taxiway Sign During Landing (N737TR)

Leesburg, FL, US

On March 16, 2006, a Cessna 172 (registration N737TR) operated by Avion Air Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Leesburg, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with a taxiway sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A student pilot on a solo flight reported that after a normal landing, the airplane veered left and struck a taxiway sign. The flight instructor stated the student was not authorized to land at that airport. No mechanical issues were found.

Sequence of Events

The student pilot reported that the landing was initially normal. After all three wheels were on the runway, the airplane began to veer toward the left side. The pilot applied right rudder but could not regain control in time before the airplane struck a taxiway sign located on the left side of the runway. Following the impact, the airplane crossed the runway and came to a stop on the grass. The pilot secured the airplane before exiting.

Post-Accident Statements

The flight instructor who endorsed the solo flight stated that the student pilot was not authorized to land at the accident airport. The operator reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Additional Information

The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, time, or number of occupants. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the source. The extent of damage to the airplane or the taxiway sign was not described.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 2006 Cessna 172 accident near Leesburg, FL?

A student pilot on a solo flight reported that after a normal landing, the airplane veered left and struck a taxiway sign. The flight instructor stated the student was not authorized to land at that airport. No mechanical issues were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Mar 2006 Cessna 172 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 2006 involved a Cessna 172, registration N737TR, operated by Avion Air Academy, at Leesburg, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with a taxiway sign.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060404X00391. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.