No fatalities

Runway Excursion and Taxiway Sign Collision

Kearney, NE, United States

On August 2, 2017, a CESSNA 172 R operated by BEERS INVESTMENT GROUP INC was involved in an aviation accident near Kearney, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. 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 reported losing directional control immediately after touchdown, causing the aircraft to exit the right side of the runway and strike a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the lower right fuselage.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report According to the pilot's account, the aircraft lost directional control immediately after touchdown. This loss of control caused the airplane to depart the right side of the runway and collide with a taxiway sign. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Damage Assessment The collision resulted in substantial damage to the lower right fuselage of the aircraft. No other specific damage details or operational factors were provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 2017 CESSNA 172 R accident near Kearney, NE?

A pilot reported losing directional control immediately after touchdown, causing the aircraft to exit the right side of the runway and strike a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the lower right fuselage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2017 CESSNA 172 R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 R, operated by BEERS INVESTMENT GROUP INC, at Kearney, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.