ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278869
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| Date: | Sunday 22 March 2020 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3451T |
| MSN: | 17700751 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Harrisville, Michigan -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Harrisville, MI (5Y0) |
| Harrisville, MI (5Y0) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot landed on a narrow grass runway and was about midfield when the airplane encountered a gusty crosswind that pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot countered with right rudder, but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and struck trees, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that contributed to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN20LA130
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-2022 08:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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