On March 23, 2018, a CESSNA 172 R operated by MOORE AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Beaver Falls, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student 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.
During landing, a student pilot reported the left wheel rose, causing the airplane to veer right. The right wing struck snow piles, shearing off the nose landing gear and damaging the engine mount.
Accident Description
A student pilot reported that during the landing roll, the left wheel lifted off the ground, causing the airplane to veer to the right. The right wing subsequently struck snow piles adjacent to the runway. The impact sheared off the nose landing gear and inflicted substantial damage to the engine mount.
Investigation
The student pilot stated that no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions were present that would have prevented normal operation of the airplane.
Weather
Approximately 28 minutes before the accident, the automated weather observation station at the airport recorded wind from 330 degrees at 5 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 28.
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on operation
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)
What happened in the 23 Mar 2018 CESSNA 172 R accident near Beaver Falls, PA?
During landing, a student pilot reported the left wheel rose, causing the airplane to veer right. The right wing struck snow piles, shearing off the nose landing gear and damaging the engine mount.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Mar 2018 CESSNA 172 R accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Mar 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 R, operated by MOORE AVIATION INC, at Beaver Falls, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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