CESSNA 150
St Johns, AZ — September 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA438 |
| Event ID | 20120926X74624 |
| Location | St Johns, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.86694, -109.51667 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at a private dirt airstrip in gusting crosswind conditions. He reported that when he flared to land, the winds reversed; the airplane subsequently swerved and collided with a dirt berm. The collision resulted in substantial damage to both wings and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
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.