CESSNA 172R
Coeur d'Alene, ID — May 9, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 9, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA233 |
| Event ID | 20090509X92235 |
| Location | Coeur d'Alene, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.77417, -116.81944 |
| Airport | Pappy Boyington Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| 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 student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during landing roll on runway 19 the airplane suddenly went into a "violent left [and] right tipping movement" and exited the right side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the segmented circle near the windsock, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no flight control anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident wind from 300 degrees at 9 knots.
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.