Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172E near Tucson, AZ — 2009-04-22

Final reportWPR09CA210
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Date
2009-04-22
Location
Tucson, AZ, USA
Airport
RYN
Aircraft
CESSNA 172E
Registration
N3880S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.

NTSB narrative

Just prior to rotation speed during takeoff, the airplane veered sharply to the left, departed the runway, and encountered soft sand. The reported weather around the time of the accident showed that the 80-degree left crosswind was at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or system failure with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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