N3510Q

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17261656

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 11, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA496
Location
Oxford, WI
Event ID
20140914X03841
Coordinates
43.742221, -89.716110
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 did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3510Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261656
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SNAMISKE GEORGE J
Address
3109 WINDSOR DR
Status
Deregistered
City
RACINE
State / Zip Code
WI 53404-1950
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he was landing on runway 36 when the accident occurred. He listened to the automated weather reporting station from an airport 13 miles away and the wind was reported as being from 350 degrees at 5 knots. He stated he established a crab angle to compensate for the wind while on final approach. Upon reaching an altitude of 50 feet above the ground, he noticed a decrease in the crosswind and an increased sink rate. The airplane traveled to the left side of the airstrip where it contacted high brush. The airplane yawed further to the left where it contacted trees resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA496