N1655VCessna 1722020-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Cessna 172S/N: 17263704

Summary

On July 19, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N1655V) was involved in an accident near Wellington, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA256. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1655V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 19, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA256
Location
Wellington, FL
Event ID
20200720X02411
Coordinates
26.646667, -80.294998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 454
Status
Deregistered
City
BELLE GLADE
State / Zip Code
FL 33430-0454
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA256