On December 14, 2007, a Cessna 172S (registration N567SP) was involved in an aviation accident near EL Cajon, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor. 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 student pilot on her second solo flight experienced a high-speed landing and subsequent excursion after attempting to turn onto a taxiway, resulting in wing and tail damage.
Event Description
The student pilot reported that she was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings during her second solo flight. The first three maneuvers were executed without incident. On the fourth approach, the pilot noted that the airspeed was higher than normal. Despite this, she landed the airplane and continued the rollout on the runway.
When she attempted to turn onto a taxiway, the airplane's speed was too high to safely negotiate the turn. As a result, the airplane departed the runway surface and entered a ditch.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in structural damage to the aircraft. The outboard 2 feet of the left wing was bent upward, and the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were bent.
What happened in the 14 Dec 2007 Cessna 172S accident near EL Cajon, CA?
A student pilot on her second solo flight experienced a high-speed landing and subsequent excursion after attempting to turn onto a taxiway, resulting in wing and tail damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Dec 2007 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Dec 2007 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N567SP, at EL Cajon, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.
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