Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Poughkeepsie, NY — 2010-03-05

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Date
2010-03-05
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Airport
POU
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N737HV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was making an approach to land on runway 6. During the landing flare, a "gust of wind hit the plane" from the right and "lifted the nose" of the airplane. The airplane's left wing contacted the ground adjacent to the runway, followed by the main landing gear. The airplane came to rest in a snow-covered, grassy area adjacent to the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The reported wind at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, was from 360 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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