Cessna 172N accident near Bryan, Ohio, April 23, 1992
On April 23, 1992 at about 7:00 pm local time, a Cessna 172N, registered N734KW, was substantially damaged in an accident near Bryan, Ohio (Williams CO. Arpt airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE AND LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 23, 1992 · about 7:00 pm local time
- Place
- Bryan, Ohio · Williams CO. Arpt · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172N · all 172Ns on the register
- Registration
- N734KW · registry record · serial 17268923
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE STUDENT PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY 7, VEERED LEFT AND THEN RIGHT, DEPARTING THE RUNWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. SHE REPORTED THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 4 TO 5 KNOTS. SHE HAD 55 HOURS TOTAL TIME, 50 HOURS IN MAKE AND MODEL, 8 HOURS AS PIC, 8 HOURS IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS AND 6 HOURS IN THE PRECEDING 30 DAYS. INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE, WHEELS, AND BRAKES BY THE FAA AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOUND 'NO ANOMALIES.'
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 55 hours in all; 50 in this make and model; 8 in the last 90 days; 6 in the last 30 days; 8 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, April 6, 1992
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-H2AD (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Williams County Aviation
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 7, 5,013 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 050° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,000 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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