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March 31, 2021 · Cessna 172 M · N13632
Crystal River, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Crystal River, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1974)
Tail Number
N13632
Operator
Aviation One
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA168
The student pilot was conducting a solo cross-country training flight, and reported that while touching down on the runway, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to compensate by applying right rudder, but it was not effective. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway, inverted, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing, empennage, and rudder. The pilot was seriously injured. While the pilot initially reported that he thought there might have been an issue with the airplane’s right rudder not functioning properly, he later stated that the airplane was functioning as designed.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was conducting a solo cross-country training flight, and reported that while touching down on the runway, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to compensate by applying right rudder, but it was not effective. The airplane came to rest on the left side of the runway, inverted, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing, empennage, and rudder. The pilot was seriously injured. While the pilot initially reported that he thought there might have been an issue with the airplane’s right rudder not functioning properly, he later stated that the airplane was functioning as designed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:13 EDT
Nearest AirportCrystal River-Capt Tom Davis F (0.2nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length4557 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN13632
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation One
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC