Pilot Debrief

Cessna 177 near Harrisville, MI — 2020-03-22

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Date
2020-03-22
Location
Harrisville, MI, USA
Airport
5Y0
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Registration
N3451T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot landed on a narrow grass runway and was about midfield when the airplane encountered a gusty crosswind that pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot countered with right rudder, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and struck trees, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that contributed to the accident.

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