Mayaquez, PR, USA
N5286H
CESSNA 172M
The pilot reported that the wind was calm during his approach to runway 9; however, just before landing, the airplane experienced a strong crosswind. The pilot subsequently applied full engine power and attempted to abort the landing, but the airplane touched down, veered off the runway, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the airframe near the windshield. The pilot reported that the airplane did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures. The reported wind at the airport, about 30 minutes prior to the accident was from 320 degrees at 13 knots.
The pilot reported that the winds were calm during his approach to runway 9; however, just prior to landing, the airplane experienced a strong crosswind. He subsequently applied full engine power, and attempted to abort the landing; however, the airplane touched down, veered off the runway, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the airframe around windshield. The pilot reported that he did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures. Winds reported at the airport, about 30 minutes prior to the accident, were from 320 degrees at 13 knots.
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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