On February 7, 2011, a CESSNA 172 M operated by Sky Jane, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Meriden, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a student pilot's first solo cross-country flight, the airplane veered off the runway after touchdown and struck a snow bank, damaging the left wing spar.
Flight History
The student pilot was conducting his first solo cross-country flight. According to his statement, he performed a go-around on the first approach for landing at the destination airport. The second approach was normal.
Accident Details
As the airplane touched down, the wind pushed it to the right. The airplane subsequently traveled off the right side of the runway and impacted a snow bank. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing spar.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the airplane bounced during landing and that he was attempting to correct for a left crosswind. He also stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Contributing factors
Student pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Feb 2011 CESSNA 172 M accident near Meriden, CT?
During a student pilot's first solo cross-country flight, the airplane veered off the runway after touchdown and struck a snow bank, damaging the left wing spar.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 2011 CESSNA 172 M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Feb 2011 involved a CESSNA 172 M, operated by Sky Jane, LLC, at Meriden, CT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion.
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