On April 27, 2003, a Cessna 172D (registration N2371U) was involved in an aviation accident near South Ponotoc, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during a low approach due to a gust of wind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot conducting low approaches to a private airstrip lost control on the third pass due to a wind gust, resulting in a ground impact with no injuries reported.
The pilot was conducting a series of low approaches into a private airstrip without any intention of completing a full landing. During the third approach, a sudden gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the right, directing it toward nearby trees. The pilot reported that before he could recover control, the airplane impacted the ground.
An examination of the wreckage after the accident did not reveal any discrepancies.
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a low approach due to a gust of wind.
A pilot conducting low approaches to a private airstrip lost control on the third pass due to a wind gust, resulting in a ground impact with no injuries reported.
The accident on 27 Apr 2003 involved a Cessna 172D, registration N2371U, at South Ponotoc, MS.
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a low approach due to a gust of wind.
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