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8 Sep 2011: CESSNA 172 S — Westwind School of Aeronautics LLC — Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ, United States

On 8 Sep 2011, a CESSNA 172 S operated by Westwind School of Aeronautics LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Phoenix, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported losing directional control during the landing rollout after applying aileron for wind correction, resulting in a 90-degree turn and collision with a runway sign and light, damaging the left elevator.

Incident Details

While conducting a traffic pattern, the pilot overheard another pilot request a wind check, to which the control tower responded with wind from 190 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane on all three landing gear and applied aileron input for wind correction.

Pilot Account

During the landing rollout, the airplane suddenly made a 90-degree turn. The pilot stated that he was unable to regain control of the airplane. He further reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to or during the event.

Damage

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors responded to the scene and observed that the airplane had struck a runway sign and a runway light, causing damage to the left elevator.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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