Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Skull Valley, AZ — 2023-01-21

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Date
2023-01-21
Location
Skull Valley, AZ, USA
Airport
16AZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N92570
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he encountered a crosswind from the left during a landing attempt and the airplane drifted right. The right wing impacted tree branches that resulted in a loss of directional control. The airplane then collided with an adjacent bush, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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