Casualties unknown

Pilot Loses Control After Touchdown in Gusty Crosswind (N65671)

Shirley, NY, US

On October 9, 2000, a Cessna 152 (registration N65671) was involved in an aviation accident near Shirley, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot corrected for crosswind on final approach and landed, but the airplane immediately lifted off, veered left, and failed to clear runway obstacles, flipping over on impact.

Accident Sequence

During the final approach, the pilot corrected for a crosswind. The airplane touched down on the runway. According to the report, it then "immediately lifted off" and veered to the left, approximately 30 degrees. The pilot applied full power but could not gain sufficient altitude to clear a runway light assembly and barriers surrounding a windsock. Upon impacting the barriers, the airplane flipped over.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as clear skies. The wind was from a direction 10 degrees to the right of the runway, with an average speed of 9 knots and gusts up to 18 knots.

Findings

No additional details regarding the aircraft, occupants, injuries, or damage were provided in the source. The probable cause of the accident was not stated by the investigation source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Oct 2000 Cessna 152 accident near Shirley, NY?

A pilot corrected for crosswind on final approach and landed, but the airplane immediately lifted off, veered left, and failed to clear runway obstacles, flipping over on impact.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Oct 2000 involved a Cessna 152, registration N65671, at Shirley, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22232. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.