Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Oxford, CT — 2025-11-06

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Date
2025-11-06
Location
Oxford, CT, USA
Airport
OXC
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N34LC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice traffic pattern operations with a simulated power off, 180-degree turning approach to land. While turning toward final approach, the pilot stated that the left wing began to rise as the result of a crosswind gust. The pilot was unable to stop the right turn, which continued until airplane impacted the ground. The airplane then became airborne again before it came to a rest in tall grass and bushes east of the runway. The airplane’s wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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