Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, he had a smooth touchdown about 200-300 ft down the runway. However, shortly thereafter, he could not maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll and the airplane drifted towards the right and then departed the runway surface. The airplane subsequently nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA100 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 14, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kelso, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Southwest Washington Rgnl (KLS)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172G
- N-number
- N5930R
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1965
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.