CESSNA 172
Cuba, NM, May 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cuba, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.02224, -106.95837 |
| Airport | Cuba Landing Strip Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA180 |
| Event ID | 20210503103016 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N9127B |
| Operator | MURROW WILLIAM R |
| Owner | MURROW WILLIAM R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
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.