Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Nashville, TN — 2017-06-08

Final reportGAA17CA329
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Date
2017-06-08
Location
Nashville, TN, USA
Airport
JWN
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N4284Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, "a strong wind" pushed the airplane to the right and he was "unable to regain control." The airplane impacted a taxiway sign and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was from 020° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.

NTSB coding

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