Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN11CA276

Troy, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N1410S

CESSNA 182P

Analysis

The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down on the runway, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway, impacted a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and went into a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunction or failure.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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