Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA246

MIDDLETON, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N1015V

CESSNA R172K

Analysis

AFTER THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY IN AN 80 DEGREE CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO WET GRASS, HIT STANDING WATER, AND NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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