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Student Pilot Veers Off Runway After Touchdown in Crosswind (N62152)

Plainfield, CT, US

On July 25, 2003, a Cessna 172P (registration N62152) operated by Interstate Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Plainfield, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

A student pilot veered off the right side of runway 02 after touchdown, striking a ditch and coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported a 90-degree crosswind of 8-10 knots and no mechanical malfunctions.

Accident Overview

A student pilot was landing on runway 02, a 3,612-foot-long, 75-foot-wide asphalt runway. The pilot reported a crosswind of about 90 degrees from the left, with winds at 8 to 10 knots. After touchdown, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway, struck a ditch, and came to rest inverted.

Pilot Report

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. A nearby airport reported winds from 280 degrees at 10 knots, consistent with the crosswind condition described by the pilot.

Sequence of Events

The landing was conducted on runway 02. The pilot encountered a crosswind from the left at 8-10 knots. Following touchdown, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, struck a ditch, and inverted. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position.

Aircraft and Runway Information

Runway 02 is asphalt, 3,612 feet long and 75 feet wide. No information on the aircraft type or registration was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 2003 Cessna 172P accident near Plainfield, CT?

A student pilot veered off the right side of runway 02 after touchdown, striking a ditch and coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported a 90-degree crosswind of 8-10 knots and no mechanical malfunctions.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jul 2003 Cessna 172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 2003 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N62152, operated by Interstate Aviation, at Plainfield, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030910X01510. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.