No fatalities
26 Aug 2021: CESSNA 172 M — Olive Branch, MS
On 26 Aug 2021, a CESSNA 172 M was involved in an aviation accident near Olive Branch, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation