Summary
On March 26, 2007, a Cessna 172R (N95129) was involved in an incident near Orlando, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA07CA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95129.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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