Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Santa Teresa, NM — 2011-06-19

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Date
2011-06-19
Location
Santa Teresa, NM, USA
Airport
5T6
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N739ZN
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, as the flight was inbound for landing, the wind was 60 degrees off the runway heading at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

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