28 Apr 2010: CESSNA 152 — Pelican FTC

28 Apr 2010: CESSNA 152 — Pelican FTC

No fatalities • Cross City, FL, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated that during landing on runway 31, a gust of wind "bumped" the airplane, and the airplane touched down with a "side load." The nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright on the runway. The engine firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of the airplane. Winds reported about the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 11 knots.

Contributing factors

  • cause Ability to respond/compensate
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 240/11kt

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