Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA190

New Hudson, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N222UN

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

The airplane departed off the left side of the runway after encountering a wind gust during landing rollout. The nose gear strut collapsed when it impacted a runway light during the runway excursion. The engine firewall, elevator, and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. A local weather station reported that the prevailing wind was out of the south at 8 knots, with no gusts.

Factual Information

The airplane departed off the left side of the runway after encountering a wind gust during landing rollout. The nose gear strut collapsed when it impacted a runway light during the runway excursion. The engine firewall, elevator, and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. A local weather station reported that the prevailing wind was out of the south at 8 knots, with no gusts.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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