CESSNA 182P
Troy, MI — April 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA276 |
| Event ID | 20110411X84520 |
| Location | Troy, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.54278, -83.17778 |
| Airport | Oakland/Troy Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| 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 wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and went into a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunction or failure.
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.