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August 18, 2011 · Cessna 172N · N3209E
Winnsboro, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winnsboro, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N3209E
Operator
Monroe Air Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA580
The pilot stated that while taking off after performing a touch-and-go landing, a right gusting crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the left, causing the left wingtip to strike a tree limb at the runway boundary. The airplane impacted the runway shoulder, causing substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers and firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
**This report was modified on 10/31/2011. Please see the public docket for this accident to view the original report." The pilot stated he intended to make a touch-and-go landing. A right crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the left, and the left wingtip struck a tree limb at the runway boundary right-of-way. The airplane impacted the runway shoulder, causing substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, nose gear, and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:32 CDT
Nearest AirportWinnsboro Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN3209E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMonroe Air Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC