CESSNA 172M
Hammond, NY — July 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA481 |
| Event ID | 20120726X52709 |
| Location | Hammond, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.46861, -75.65583 |
| Airport | Private |
| 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 maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind that pushed the airplane to the left of the landing strip. Upon leaving the landing strip the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the wind based on a wind sock at the airstrip around the time of the accident to be from 270 degrees at 10 knots with gusts at 20 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.