On September 26, 2011, a CESSNA 172S S operated by Westwind Aircraft Leasing 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 rollout. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported landing right of centerline on Runway 25 Left and, while correcting, exited the runway and hit terrain, causing substantial firewall damage. Wind was 250/8 knots; no mechanical issues found.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that the landing occurred to the right of the centerline for Runway 25 Left. During an attempt to correct the aircraft's position back toward the centerline, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and subsequently impacted terrain.
Damage and Inspection
A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were claimed by the pilot, nor were any identified during the post-accident inspection.
Wind Conditions
The reported wind at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 8 knots.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
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 26 Sept 2011 CESSNA 172S S accident near Phoenix, AZ?
A pilot reported landing right of centerline on Runway 25 Left and, while correcting, exited the runway and hit terrain, causing substantial firewall damage. Wind was 250/8 knots; no mechanical issues found.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2011 CESSNA 172S S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Sept 2011 involved a CESSNA 172S S, operated by Westwind Aircraft Leasing LLC, at Phoenix, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
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