On July 21, 1994, a Cessna 172 (registration N1399F) was involved in an aviation accident near Marinette, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A gust of wind caused a loss of directional control during the landing flare. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost directional control during landing flare after a wind gust, then collided with vegetation while applying full power. The accident occurred at a restricted landing area surrounded by trees and high vegetation.
Incident Overview
A pilot was landing an airplane at a restricted landing area. The area was bounded by trees and high vegetation. The pilot reported that the winds were shifting from the east to west at 14 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
Sequence of Events
During the landing flare, a gust of wind caught the airplane, causing a loss of directional control, as stated by the pilot. In response, the pilot applied full power to compensate for the wind. The airplane subsequently collided with high vegetation located approximately ten feet from the left edge of the runway.
Contributing Factors
The source explicitly attributes the loss of directional control to the gust of wind. No other factors are mentioned in the provided information.
Probable cause
A gust of wind caused a loss of directional control during the landing flare.
What happened in the 21 Jul 1994 Cessna 172 accident near Marinette, WI?
A pilot lost directional control during landing flare after a wind gust, then collided with vegetation while applying full power. The accident occurred at a restricted landing area surrounded by trees and high vegetation.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Jul 1994 involved a Cessna 172, registration N1399F, at Marinette, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A gust of wind caused a loss of directional control during the landing flare.
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