Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Oxford, WI — 2014-09-11

Final reportCEN14CA496
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Date
2014-09-11
Location
Oxford, WI, USA
Airport
RAC
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N3510Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he was landing on runway 36 when the accident occurred. He listened to the automated weather reporting station from an airport 13 miles away and the wind was reported as being from 350 degrees at 5 knots. He stated he established a crab angle to compensate for the wind while on final approach. Upon reaching an altitude of 50 feet above the ground, he noticed a decrease in the crosswind and an increased sink rate. The airplane traveled to the left side of the airstrip where it contacted high brush. The airplane yawed further to the left where it contacted trees resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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