CESSNA 172

Olive Branch, MS — August 26, 2021

Event Information

DateAugust 26, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN21LA392
Event ID20210901103785
LocationOlive Branch, MS
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.96180, -89.82950
AirportOLIVE BRANCH
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.

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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