On October 31, 2006, a Cessna 172S (registration N2097G) operated by Conerstone Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Richfield, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's inability to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, as stated by the pilot. 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.
During a landing in gusty crosswinds, a student pilot lost directional control after touchdown. The aircraft departed the runway, struck a dirt berm, and flipped over. No flight control issues were found.
Accident Description
During his first landing attempt, the student pilot was too high and executed a go-around. On the second approach, he noted gusty crosswinds near the ground but felt he could manage them. The approach and initial touchdown were uneventful. Shortly after the landing roll began, a gust of wind from the right pushed the aircraft toward the left side of the runway and lifted the right wing. Despite corrective action, the pilot could not prevent the aircraft from departing the paved runway surface into soft terrain. While attempting to return to the runway, the aircraft encountered a dirt berm and flipped onto its back.
Post-Accident Observations
No evidence of flight control or nose wheel steering problems was found. According to the student pilot, the only problem was his inability to compensate for the gusty crosswind conditions.
Probable cause
The student pilot's inability to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, as stated by the pilot.
What happened in the 31 Oct 2006 Cessna 172S accident near Richfield, UT?
During a landing in gusty crosswinds, a student pilot lost directional control after touchdown. The aircraft departed the runway, struck a dirt berm, and flipped over. No flight control issues were found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Oct 2006 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N2097G, operated by Conerstone Aviation, at Richfield, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's inability to compensate for gusty crosswind conditions, as stated by the pilot.
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