Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172K near San Antonio, TX — 2011-04-01

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Date
2011-04-01
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA
Airport
8T8
Aircraft
CESSNA 172K
Registration
N79286
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot lost directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions. The airplane bounced, and touched back down in the grass alongside of the runway, before the left wing impacted a tree. The airplane’s wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The closest weather reporting station was located 15 nautical miles to the southeast of the accident site. Twenty minutes before the accident, the reported wind was from 190 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The student pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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