N1103F

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17254698

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 19, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA170
Location
Vernon, TX
Event ID
20180320X50334
Coordinates
34.225276, -99.283058
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 while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1103F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254698
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while conducting touch-and-go landings in the local pattern at night, the wind increased and began to gust during the third approach. He added that, he applied full power and performed a go-around. During the next landing, the airplane touched down, and the wind "increased and shifted" to the right. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the windshield, and the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 19 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA170