No fatalities

31 Mar 2021: CESSNA 172 M — Aviation One — Crystal River, FL

Crystal River, FL, United States

On 31 Mar 2021, a CESSNA 172 M operated by Aviation One was involved in an aviation accident near Crystal River, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. 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 student pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot