On July 23, 2019, a Cessna 172 N operated by Mh Aviation Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Van Nuys, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing on runway 16R, the airplane veered left after main gear touchdown, exited the runway, and struck a visual approach slope indicator, resulting in substantial left wing damage.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported that during landing, shortly after the main landing gear touched down, the airplane veered left. It then exited the runway to the left and impacted the visual approach slope indicator (VASI).
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. No preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Information
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 120° at 9 knots. The pilot reported the wind as 120° at 13 knots. The airplane landed on runway 16R.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation
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