No fatalities

Runway Excursion During Third Landing in Traffic Pattern

Easton, MD, United States

On March 16, 2015, a CESSNA 140 G operated by HANNEGAN KENNETH P was involved in an aviation accident near Easton, MD. 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; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost directional control during rollout on his third landing in the traffic pattern, causing a runway excursion, substantial aircraft damage, and a minor injury.

Incident Overview During a third landing while remaining in the traffic pattern, the pilot reported losing directional control during rollout. The incident occurred as the aircraft crossed the intersection of two runways. The pilot stated that the airplane “reversed direction rapidly,” leading to a runway excursion. The event resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and the left rear lift strut, as well as a minor injury to the pilot. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date are provided in the source material. ## Damage and Injuries The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the left rear lift strut. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The source does not specify the extent of other potential damage or injuries.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained