N95129

Substantial
None

Cessna 172RS/N: 17280264

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 26, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA07CA065
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20070413X00407
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280264
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Address
3801 CAMPUS DR
City
WACO
State / Zip Code
TX 76705-1607
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot stated he was returning from a cross country flight. During landing he experienced a strong right crosswind with gusts. As he was about to touchdown the right wing lifted and he lost control of the airplane. The airplane went off the runway and was significantly damaged.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA07CA065