No fatalities

Student Pilot Loses Directional Control During Landing at Grand Geneva Airport (N64373)

Lake Geneva, WI, US

On April 25, 1999, a Cessna 172M (registration N64373) operated by Cougar Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Geneva, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot lost directional control after encountering a gust of wind during landing rollout. 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.

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A student pilot lost directional control during landing rollout after encountering a gust of wind at Grand Geneva Airport in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The airplane veered off the runway. Post-accident examination found no anomalies.

Accident Details

A student pilot reported losing directional control during landing at Grand Geneva Airport in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. According to the pilot, after touching down and rolling out on the runway, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the side of the runway.

Aircraft Examination

An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed no mechanical anomalies. The aircraft appeared to be functioning normally at the time of the event.

Weather Conditions

At the approximate time of the accident, Aviation Routine Weather Reporting (METAR) stations within a 30-mile radius of the accident site reported surface winds from 180 degrees magnetic at 8 knots. No other weather information was provided in the report.

Pilot Information

The pilot involved was a student pilot. No further details about the pilot's experience or training were disclosed in the source.

Probable cause

The student pilot lost directional control after encountering a gust of wind during landing rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 1999 Cessna 172M accident near Lake Geneva, WI?

A student pilot lost directional control during landing rollout after encountering a gust of wind at Grand Geneva Airport in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The airplane veered off the runway. Post-accident examination found no anomalies.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 1999 Cessna 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 1999 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N64373, operated by Cougar Aviation, at Lake Geneva, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot lost directional control after encountering a gust of wind during landing rollout.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00441. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.