CESSNA 172S
Culpeper, VA — December 22, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 22, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA092 |
| Event ID | 20201229102473 |
| Location | Culpeper, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.52441, -77.86036 |
| Airport | Culpepper |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
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.