N9127BCESSNA 1722021-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 36727

Summary

On May 02, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N9127B) was involved in an accident near Cuba, NM. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9127B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 2, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA180
Location
Cuba, NM
Event ID
20210503103016
Coordinates
36.022240, -106.958370
Nearest Airport
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