ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240774
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| Date: | Wednesday 26 February 2020 |
| Time: | 13:55 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172P |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N291RP |
| MSN: | 17274327 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11202 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Everglades City, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Miami, FL (TMB) |
| Everglades City, FL (X01) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, while on final approach to the runway and about 3 to 4 ft above ground level, the airplane encountered a "strong gust cross wind" from the right, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and sustaining substantial damage. The pilot reduced engine power and landed the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Sep-2020 16:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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