No fatalities

23 Oct 2014: CESSNA 172 - R — Westwind Aviation Inc. — Lake Havasu, AZ

Lake Havasu, AZ, United States

On 23 Oct 2014, a CESSNA 172 - R operated by Westwind Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Havasu, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing in calm winds, the airplane veered right after brake application, departing the runway into dirt and rocks. Postaccident examination revealed substantial firewall damage, with the pilot reporting no mechanical malfunctions.

Event Details

During the landing roll in calm winds, the airplane deviated from its path after the pilot applied the brakes. The aircraft turned to the right and subsequently exited the runway surface, entering an area of dirt and rocks. The sequence of events occurred without any prior indication of mechanical issues.

Damage and Examination

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall had sustained substantial damage. The extent of the damage was limited to this component, with no other structural failures documented during the inspection.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The aircraft had been functioning as expected prior to the incident, and no system anomalies were noted.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Rough terrain