CESSNA 172
Nashville, TN — June 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA329 |
| Event ID | 20170608X54125 |
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.17722, -86.88861 |
| Airport | JOHN C TUNE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.