ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 362472
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| Date: | Saturday 30 January 1993 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172D |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2440U |
| MSN: | 17250040 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1963 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3491 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Slayton, MN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lavern, MN |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED HE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 17 WITH A CROSSWIND ESTIMATED AT 15 KNOTS GUSTING TO 30 FROM THE SOUTHWEST. HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A SNOWBANK. NO MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES WITH THE AIRPLANE WERE DISCOVERED OR CLAIMED.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI93LA080
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Mar-2024 06:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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