CESSNA 172

Nashville, TN — June 8, 2017

Event Information

DateJune 8, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA329
Event ID20170608X54125
LocationNashville, TN
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.17722, -86.88861
AirportJOHN C TUNE
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

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

Full 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 the 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 020° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.

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.

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