CESSNA 172N
Vernal, UT — June 26, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA156 |
| Event ID | 20150702X44556 |
| Location | Vernal, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.44472, -109.51139 |
| Airport | VERNAL RGNL |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he encountered a crosswind, the left wing lifted, and the airplane began to drift left of the centerline. He attempted to correct with the right rudder and brake but the airplane departed the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted an airport sign and came to rest on an adjacent runway.
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Substantial damage was found to the right elevator and firewall. The reported winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 080 degrees true at 11 knots, which created a crosswind component of 2 knots for landing on runway 07.
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.