N7061G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172KS/N: 17258761

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 17, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA105
Location
Holland, MI
Event ID
20150120X94557
Coordinates
42.742778, -86.107780
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 loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7061G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258761
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was performing a full stop landing to runway 26 at his home airfield. During the landing roll, a strong gusty crosswind lifted the airplane's left wing, the airplane veered right, and the pilot lost control. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a snow bank where it nosed over and came to rest inverted. . The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures contributed to the accident. A review of weather information revealed a prevailing wind from 210 degrees at 21 knots gusting to 28 knots, with a peak wind gust of 30 knots occurring prior to the pilot's landing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA105