Casualties unknown

2006-04-06: Cessna 172-P (N54928) — Phoenix Aviation — Cambridge, MD

Cambridge, MD, US

On April 6, 2006, a Cessna 172-P (registration N54928) operated by Phoenix Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a crosswind landing attempt, a student pilot's airplane drifted right, then became airborne again after left main gear contact, veered left off the runway, and sustained substantial damage.

Accident Description

During an attempted landing in a crosswind, a student pilot reported that the airplane began to drift to the right. The pilot applied left aileron and right rudder to correct the drift. During this correction, the left main landing gear tire contacted the ground. The airplane then became airborne again and "weathervaned" to the left. The student pilot was unable to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane touched down a second time, veered left, departed the paved surface, and was substantially damaged.

Pilot Information

The pilot was a student pilot. No further pilot details were provided.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft type, registration, and operator were not specified in the source.

Injuries and Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage. No injuries were reported.

Additional Information

The accident occurred during a landing attempt in crosswind conditions. No other factors were identified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060504X00514. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.