Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA93LA126

TITUSVILLE, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N48021

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 33 SHE ENCOUNTERED GUSTY WINDS FROM THE EAST AND THE AIRCRAFT WEATHERVANED INTO THE WIND. SHE WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT GOING OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSING DOWN.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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