ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354064
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| Date: | Friday 24 July 1998 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172H |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3743R |
| MSN: | 17255543 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2885 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Commerce, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Greenville, TX (KGVT) |
| (2F7) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During landing on runway 18 with a right crosswind, the private pilot lost control of the airplane. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced, and according to the pilot, the wind 'got under' the right wing. The left wing tip touched the runway, and the airplane turned to the left. Although the pilot initially added power to go around, when he realized it was not possible to clear the tree line ahead, he reduced power and landed the airplane. During the ground roll, the airplane collided with the trees. The pilot reported the wind was from 240 degrees at 17 knots gusting to 20 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA318
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 18:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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