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Student Pilot Veers Off Runway and Noses Over During Landing Roll

Fullteron, CA, United States

On April 11, 2019, a Cessna 172 P operated by Fun Outside Avaition was involved in an aviation accident near Fullteron, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot reported veering left during landing roll despite brake and rudder inputs, exiting the runway and nosing over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.

Accident Details

During the landing roll, the student pilot applied brakes, but the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway to the left and subsequently nosed over.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the automated weather reporting station located on the airport reported wind from 220° at 5 knots. The student pilot was landing the airplane on runway 24.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

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)

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Apr 2019 Cessna 172 P accident near Fullteron, CA?

A student pilot reported veering left during landing roll despite brake and rudder inputs, exiting the runway and nosing over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Apr 2019 Cessna 172 P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Apr 2019 involved a Cessna 172 P, operated by Fun Outside Avaition, at Fullteron, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.

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