CESSNA 172S near Jekyll Island, GA — 2010-05-16

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

After landing with a 5-knot crosswind, the pilot noticed a shimmy in the nosewheel and pulled back on the yoke in an effort to raise the nose and offload the strut. Consequently, the airplane became airborne and bounced twice down the runway. The nose gear strut collapsed on the second impact, resulting in a prop strike and substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated that he did not correct for the crosswind during the approach. He reported no preimpact mechanical abnormalities with the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Interview Summaryinterview
• Weather Reports and Recordsreport

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