Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Total 497
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
During a VFR practice maneuver flight with a student; my student noticed something wrong with the controls during a clearing turn. I took the controls and noticed that the controls seemed to be stuck in the neutral position as well. I examined the cockpit controls and autopilot and determined it would be best to land straight ahead on a 270 heading using rudder to manipulate controls. I [notified ATC] and used flaps necessary to land on a road. After safely landing; we shut down the plane completely and exited to the back of the plane. We tried to deflect the ailerons multiple times on the ground with no result. Maintenance met us at the location and inspected the aircraft. After permission was received by the FAA; another pilot delivered the aircraft back to the flight school until the FAA could come and inspect it.
C172 instructor reported the flight controls were stuck in the neutral position resulting in a straight ahead landing on a road.