On March 9, 1991, a Cessna 172P (registration N64937) operated by Aviation Sales, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Miamisburg, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing rollout, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and sustaining damage to the propeller and left wing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An instructor pilot experienced directional control issues during a crosswind landing rollout, resulting in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking the pavement with its propeller and left wing.
What happened
The incident occurred while an instructor pilot was conducting a landing operation on Runway 20. The weather conditions at the time included a significant right quartering crosswind component of approximately 20 knots. As the aircraft touched down and began its rollout phase, it started to weathervane, causing the nose to turn sharply toward the right side of the runway.
The pilot attempted to correct this deviation by applying left rudder input; however, this control input failed to alter the aircraft's direction effectively. In an effort to regain control or possibly abort the landing, the instructor added engine power. This action caused the airplane to become airborne briefly but resulted in a left bank. Consequently, the propeller and the left wing struck the runway surface. The aircraft eventually came to rest along the left side of the runway.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing rollout, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and sustaining damage to the propeller and left wing.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 9 Mar 1991 Cessna 172P accident near Miamisburg, OH?
An instructor pilot experienced directional control issues during a crosswind landing rollout, resulting in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking the pavement with its propeller and left wing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Mar 1991 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N64937, operated by Aviation Sales, Inc., at Miamisburg, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing rollout, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and sustaining damage to the propeller and left wing.
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