Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Mayaquez, PR — 2012-02-19

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Date
2012-02-19
Location
Mayaquez, PR, USA
Airport
TJMZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N5286H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the wind was calm during his approach to runway 9; however, just before landing, the airplane experienced a strong crosswind. The pilot subsequently applied full engine power and attempted to abort the landing, but the airplane touched down, veered off the runway, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the airframe near the windshield. The pilot reported that the airplane did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures. The reported wind at the airport, about 30 minutes prior to the accident was from 320 degrees at 13 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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