No fatalities
27 Nov 2020: CESSNA 172 S — Wings of Carolina Flying Club — Sanford, NC
On 27 Nov 2020, a CESSNA 172 S operated by Wings of Carolina Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Decision related to conditionDirectional control — Not attained/maintained