No fatalities

Runway 02 Landing Accident Involving Strong Wind and Loss of Control

Nashville, TN, United States

On June 8, 2017, a CESSNA 172 L was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a landing roll on runway 02, a strong wind pushed the airplane to the right, causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck a taxiway sign, nosed over, and sustained substantial wing damage.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report During the landing roll on runway 02, the pilot reported that a strong wind pushed the airplane to the right. The pilot stated that he was unable to regain control of the aircraft under these conditions. The pilot also reported that the wind was 020° at 6 knots at the time of the incident. No preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. ## Impact and Damage The loss of control resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign and nosing over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings as a result of the accident.

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Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jun 2017 CESSNA 172 L accident near Nashville, TN?

During a landing roll on runway 02, a strong wind pushed the airplane to the right, causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck a taxiway sign, nosed over, and sustained substantial wing damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 2017 CESSNA 172 L accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jun 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 L, at Nashville, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.