No fatalities
26 Feb 2024: CESSNA 172 I — Clarion, IA
On 26 Feb 2024, a CESSNA 172 I was involved in an aviation accident near Clarion, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts. 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 during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment