No fatalities

Student Pilot Lands Left of Runway Centerline, Noses Over During Touchdown

Marshall, TX, United States

On December 21, 2018, a Cessna 182 T operated by P R Parker Company Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Marshall, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A solo student pilot veered left after touching down left of the runway centerline, exiting the runway and nosing over. Substantial damage to the lower left-wing lift strut was reported.

Accident Details

A solo student pilot was landing on runway 33 when the airplane touched down left of the runway centerline. The airplane then veered left, exited the runway to the left, and nosed over. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the lower left-wing lift strut.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Weather Information

Automated weather observations at the airport recorded wind conditions around the time of the accident. Approximately 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 320° at 7 knots. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 320° at 9 knots, with variable direction between 290° and 350°.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot