On June 28, 1986, a Cessna 152 (registration N757JC) was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare due to a gust of wind and wind shift. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost directional control during the landing flare due to a gust of wind and wind shift, causing the aircraft to leave the runway and collide with a stone structure.
What happened
The pilot reported encountering a significant gust of wind combined with a sudden wind shift while attempting to flare for landing. During this critical phase of flight, directional control was lost. The aircraft departed the side of the runway and collided with a man-made pyramid constructed of stone. Following the impact, the aircraft rotated upside down.
Findings
The pilot stated that winds were from the southwest at 10 to 15 knots, gusting up to 20 knots. Loss of directional control during the landing flare due to wind conditions was the primary factor in the accident sequence.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare due to a gust of wind and wind shift.
What happened in the 28 Jun 1986 Cessna 152 accident near Oxford, MA?
A pilot lost directional control during the landing flare due to a gust of wind and wind shift, causing the aircraft to leave the runway and collide with a stone structure.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1986 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757JC, at Oxford, MA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare due to a gust of wind and wind shift.
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