Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN91LA024

WELSH, LA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1344D

CESSNA 170A

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL A SUDDEN GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, IT GROUND LOOPED, AND FLIPPED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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