CESSNA 172N
Graham, TX, March 26, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Graham, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.11055, -98.55473 |
| Airport | Graham Muncipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA248 |
| Event ID | 20110328X44029 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N9961E |
| 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 maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that as he neared the runway for touchdown, the airplane experienced a left-quartering crosswind that pushed him off the runway. Since the wheels had not touched the runway, he added power for a go-around. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear impacted an airport sign. The airplane subsequently came to rest in the upright position, just off the runway surface. An examination of the airplane by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane’s fuselage, right main gearbox, and firewall structures were buckled.
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.