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July 24, 1995 · Cessna 172P · N65923

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65923
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA267

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FULL FLAP CROSSWIND LANDING WITH THE WINDS AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED A LOW EXPERIENCE LEVEL WITH NO TRAINING IN THE USE OF THE CROSSWIND COMPONENT SECTION OF THE FLIGHT MANUAL. THERE WAS NO REPORTED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1995, at 1835 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N65923, departed off the right side of runway 16L at the Reno Cannon airport in Reno, Nevada. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries. The passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. The aircraft departed at 1730 from Bridgeport, California, for a return flight to Reno. The winds were recorded by the Reno tower as from 280 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. According to an Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene, the pilot indicated she had no crosswind landing experience, was not aware of the crosswind component, and used 30 degrees of flaps for landing. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 PDT
Nearest AirportReno Cannon (0nm)
Runway16L
Runway Length5592 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65923
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:42
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data