No fatalities
30 Apr 2022: CESSNA 172F — Happy Goat Flying Club — Hampton, GA
On 30 Apr 2022, a CESSNA 172F operated by Happy Goat Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hampton, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action was a factor in the accident. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action was a factor in the accident.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilot