Aviation Accident Summary SEA91LA241

ST GEORGE, UT, USA

Aircraft #1

N2185E

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE CESSNA 172N AFTER LANDING IN STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WHICH HE ENCOUNTERED WHEN ARRIVING AT HIS HOME BASE AFTER A CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT.

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT. THE CROSSWIND AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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