CESSNA 172
Crystal River, FL — March 31, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA168 |
| Event ID | 20210331102847 |
| Location | Crystal River, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.86743, -82.57118 |
| Airport | CRYSTAL RIVER-CAPT TOM DAVIS F |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
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.