N997MCCESSNA 172R2021-01-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RS/N: 17280039

Summary

On January 28, 2021, a Cessna 172R (N997MC) was involved in an incident near Lawrenceville, GA. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N997MC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 28, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA119
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
Event ID
20210128102571
Coordinates
33.978076, -83.962377
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 during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17280039
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
172RC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AEROVENTURES FLYING CLUB INC
Address
5802 DOVNICK DR SW
City
LILBURN
State / Zip Code
GA 30047
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# ERA21LA119