ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355401
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 August 1997 |
| Time: | 09:50 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2827X |
| MSN: | 17700227 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2599 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Louisville, KY -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , KY (KLOU) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had completed two touch and go landings successfully to runway 14. During a third touch and go landing, the airplane touched down on the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that he attempted to perform a go-around; however, a cross wind caught the airplane and pushed it to the left side of the runway. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with trees and a fence. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane or the engine. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 9 knots.
Probable Cause: Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD97LA109
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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