N9127B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 36727

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 2, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA180
Location
Cuba, NM
Event ID
20210503103016
Coordinates
36.022240, -106.958370
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36727
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BASSHAM RICK D
Address
329 COUNTY ROAD 730
City
BLUFF DALE
State / Zip Code
TX 76433-3174
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# WPR21LA180