No fatalities

Student Pilot Reports Sudden Oscillation During Landing Roll

Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

On May 9, 2009, a CESSNA 172R operated by BERGSTROM AIRCRAFT INC was involved in an aviation accident near Coeur d'Alene, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing roll on runway 19, a student pilot experienced a violent left and right tipping movement. The airplane exited the runway and struck a segmented circle near the windsock, causing structural damage. No flight control anomalies were noted.

Event Description

A student pilot was conducting a landing on runway 19. During the landing roll, the airplane abruptly entered a violent left and right tipping motion, as described by the pilot. This unexpected oscillation caused the airplane to depart the right side of the runway surface. Subsequently, the airplane collided with the segmented circle, a ground marking structure located near the windsock. The impact inflicted structural damage upon the airplane.

Pilot Statement

The student pilot reported that no flight control anomalies were present prior to the accident. No mechanical or system malfunctions were noted.

Weather Conditions

The airport's weather observation station reported that shortly after the accident, wind was from 300 degrees at 9 knots. No other weather information was provided.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained structural damage from the collision with the segmented circle. The report does not specify which components were damaged.

Contributing factors

PilotResponse/compensationCrosswind correction — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 May 2009 CESSNA 172R accident near Coeur d'Alene, ID?

During landing roll on runway 19, a student pilot experienced a violent left and right tipping movement. The airplane exited the runway and struck a segmented circle near the windsock, causing structural damage. No flight control anomalies were noted.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 2009 CESSNA 172R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 May 2009 involved a CESSNA 172R, operated by BERGSTROM AIRCRAFT INC, at Coeur d'Alene, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.