Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA102

HONESDALE, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5517R

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE LEFT AND PUSHED IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO SOFT MUD. THE WHEEL DUG INTO THE MUD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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