Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near St Johns, AZ — 2012-09-25

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Date
2012-09-25
Location
St Johns, AZ, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N5892E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing at a private dirt airstrip in gusting crosswind conditions. He reported that when he flared to land, the wind reversed; the airplane subsequently swerved and collided with a dirt berm. The collision resulted in substantial damage to both wings and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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