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CESSNA 172M accident at Fredericksburg, VA, 24 Apr 2021
On April 24, 2021, a CESSNA 172M was involved in an aviation accident near Fredericksburg, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the right brake torque plate. The right brake became stuck when actuated and sometimes required prying to release. After the torque plate was replaced, the brake functioned without any anomalies.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
MalfunctionAttain/maintain not possibleStudent/instructed pilot
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Apr 2021 CESSNA 172M accident near Fredericksburg, VA?
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left…
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 2021 CESSNA 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Apr 2021 involved a CESSNA 172M, at Fredericksburg, VA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left…
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