Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172K near San Antonio, TX — 2010-11-15

Final reportCEN11LA073
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Date
2010-11-15
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA
Airport
1T7
Aircraft
CESSNA 172K
Registration
N7183G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.

NTSB narrative

According to several witnesses, the pilot was attempting to land with a tailwind. According to the pilot, he was trying to land when the wind became very strong and swirling. The pilot attempted to go around when the wing stalled. The airplane impacted several trees and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airframe and its systems revealed no anomalies. The closest weather observation station recorded wind from 190 degrees at 10 knots.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted the landing earlier due to strong and swirling winds.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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