CESSNA 172N
Edgewood, NM — July 10, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA353 |
| Event ID | 20140710X60552 |
| Location | Edgewood, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.07970, -106.17055 |
| Airport | Sandia Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| 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 in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a crosswind gust just as it lifted off during takeoff, which caused the airplane to drift toward the south side of the runway. The pilot described the encounter as uncontrollable; full aileron and rudder inputs were unable to maintain control. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and came to rest inverted about 50 feet from the initial impact point. The pilot did not report any failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident.
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.