Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA138

TOWANDA, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N6346E

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

DURING LANDING ROLL AT THE PILOT'S PRIVATE AIRSTRIP A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING TIP DUG INTO THE GROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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