No fatalities

CESSNA 172 N accident at Manville, NJ, 18 Nov 2020

Manville, NJ, United States

On November 18, 2020, a CESSNA 172 N was involved in an aviation accident near Manville, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotEffect on operation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 2020 CESSNA 172 N accident near Manville, NJ?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Nov 2020 CESSNA 172 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 2020 involved a CESSNA 172 N, at Manville, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.