On March 9, 2007, a Cessna 172R (registration N441QF) operated by Academy OF Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Norfolk, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 172R veered right after landing in a crosswind, departed the runway, and struck a sign. No mechanical issues were found.
Accident Overview
A Cessna 172R experienced a runway excursion during landing on runway 5 at an airport with a 9,001-foot-long, 150-foot-wide asphalt runway. The pilot had performed a sideslip on short final approach to compensate for crosswind conditions. Upon touchdown, the airplane felt unbalanced and began veering to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder input, but the airplane departed the right side of the runway and collided with a runway sign.
Weather Conditions
Recorded winds around the time of the accident were from 120 degrees at 8 knots, indicating a crosswind component relative to runway 5.
Aircraft Examination
Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot also reported no anomalies with the aircraft prior to the event.
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