Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near La Grange, NC — 2020-09-23

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Date
2020-09-23
Location
La Grange, NC, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N5439E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during short final approach to his private airstrip, a gust of wind blew his airplane left into trees, where it came to rest. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The wind was recorded as calm at an airport approximately 8 miles from the accident site, about 24 minutes after the accident.

NTSB coding

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