Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Palm Springs, CA — 2011-04-21

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Date
2011-04-21
Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Airport
PSP
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N62145
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing with a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and flipped over. The pilot stated that he landed the airplane safely in a crosswind. As the airplane exited the runway, the wind shifted and he attempted to correct with full aileron and rudder input; however, his inputs were not successful and the airplane came to rest inverted. Airport personnel reported that both wings, the tail, and vertical and horizontal stabilizers were damaged. They also indicated that the pilot reported that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was reported to be from the northwest at 21 knots gusting to 38 knots.

NTSB coding

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