ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356220
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| Date: | Sunday 23 February 1997 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N20508 |
| MSN: | 17261349 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6384 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Petaluma, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Little River, CA (O48) |
| (O69) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he noted a crosswind of approximately 15 knots while on downwind leg for landing. On final approach the crosswind required about a 15-degree crab angle but the wind was smooth and steady. He transitioned to a slip to maintain runway alignment during the landing flare. During the landing roll the aircraft suddenly veered and skidded to the right and full left brake and rudder wouldn't keep the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft veered off the runway to the right and the nose wheel became mired in mud which caused the aircraft to veer further to the right and the left wing tip contacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX97LA113
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 20:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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