Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA438
Location
St Johns, AZ
Event ID
20120926X74624
Coordinates
34.866943, -109.516670
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5892E
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17392
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
UNKNOWN
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA438