CESSNA 172E
Tucson, AZ — April 22, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA210 |
| Event ID | 20090422X74907 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.13861, -111.17139 |
| Airport | Ryan Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172E |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
Full Narrative
Just prior to rotation speed during takeoff, the airplane veered sharply to the left, departed the runway, and encountered soft sand. The reported weather around the time of the accident showed that the 80-degree left crosswind was at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or system failure with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.