15 Jun 2011: CESSNA 172N — ARI BEN AVIATOR INC

15 Jun 2011: CESSNA 172N — ARI BEN AVIATOR INC

No fatalities • Belle Glades, FL, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that while conducting flight maneuvers he encountered inclement weather. After electing to divert to a nearby airport, he encountered high winds, gusting winds, and rain showers in the landing pattern. He was unable to land on his first approach due to a gusting cross wind. After conducting a go-around, reattempting a landing approach, the pilot was unable to align the aircraft due to the winds and attempted a second go-around. However, the gusting wind caused him to lose control of the airplane and subsequently impacted the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and firewall. Winds in the vicinity were reported at 15 knots with gusts of 28 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Effect on operation
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 110/15kt, vis 1sm

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