Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177A near Palmyra, WI — 2024-08-02

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Date
2024-08-02
Location
Palmyra, WI, USA
Airport
88C
Aircraft
CESSNA 177A
Registration
N30433
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while landing near touchdown, the airplane encountered an unexpected strong wind gust, and the airplane veered to the left of the runway. He then attempted a go-around by applying full engine power and removing carburetor heat. The airplane did not climb, bounced off the terrain, and impacted a stand of trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing the airplane on runway 27 with wind from 330° at 5 knots (kts) and wind gusts greater than 10 kts.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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