N505LPCESSNA 172S2020-12-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8546

Summary

On December 22, 2020, a Cessna 172S (N505LP) was involved in an incident near Culpeper, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N505LP.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA092
Location
Culpeper, VA
Event ID
20201229102473
Coordinates
38.524409, -77.860355
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8546
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WIFA (WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY) LLC
Address
7940 AIRPARK RD
City
GAITHERSBURG
State / Zip Code
MD 20879-4176
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# ERA21LA092