CESSNA 172M
Brooksville, FL, March 14, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 14, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Brooksville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.47361, -82.45556 |
| Airport | Hernando County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA155 |
| Event ID | 20140314X94359 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Registration # | N80457 |
| Operator | Dean International Flight School |
| Owner | Dean International Flight School |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his airplane was cleared to land on a runway with a 50-degree, 8-knot crosswind. At 10 to 20 feet above the runway, a "gust" blew the airplane to its left, the left wing struck the ground, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest with substantial damage to the wings and the airframe. When asked, the pilot said the accident could have been prevented by requesting a runway with more favorable wind. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.