Pilot Debrief

Cessna 172P near Ozark, MO — 2011-10-14

Final reportCEN12CA022
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Date
2011-10-14
Location
Ozark, MO, USA
Airport
18MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Registration
N54356
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she made two landing approaches to the north, but each attempt resulted in a go-around because she was unable to maintain runway alignment due to a strong crosswind. The pilot decided to make the next approach to the south. She stated that while on final approach the airplane suddenly lost altitude, collided with terrain short of the runway, and nosed over. The airplane's engine firewall, vertical stabilizer, and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane. A witness located at the airport reported that the wind was out of the west at 16 knots. A review of nearby weather stations indicated that the wind was variable from the south-to-northwest between 5 and 9 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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