20 Apr 2019: Cessna 172 S — Scottsdale Executive Flight Training LLC

20 Apr 2019: Cessna 172 S — Scottsdale Executive Flight Training LLC

No fatalities • Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's improper rudder inputs and failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he landed right of the runway centerline and the airplane continued to drift right. He added "right rudder" and the airplane continued to the right. He "over-corrected and over-corrected back", the airplane exited the runway to the right, and impacted a runway sign. He taxied to parking without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.

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

The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 7 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 150° at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 03.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Incorrect use/operation
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Effect on operation
  • cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 150/06kt, vis 10sm

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