Summary
On August 26, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N12573) was involved in an accident near Olive Branch, MS. 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 directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA392. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12573.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA392