CESSNA 172M
Coldwater, KS — April 17, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA212 |
| Event ID | 20100421X02523 |
| Location | Coldwater, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.22361, -99.32528 |
| Airport | Commanche County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing his single-engine airplane in a crosswind when he encountered a wind gust of 15-20 knots during the landing flare. The airplane went off the left side of the runway and the left horizontal stabilizer struck a precision approach path indicator light, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that he should have anticipated a higher crosswind component and possible gusts during the landing.
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.