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May 22, 2025 · Cessna 172N · N6317D
Murfreesboro, TN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1979)
Tail Number
N6317D
Operator
Jkg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA213
The student pilot stated that he was attempting to take off in a left quartering crosswind with significant gusts. During the takeoff roll, the wind struck the airplane hard, and the pilot attempted to correct with rudder input, but overcompensated. The airplane then turned left into the wind and departed the paved runway surface before it impacted runway lights and terrain. The airplane’s fuselage and left wing strut were substantially damaged during the runway excursion. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while attempting to take off in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was attempting to take off in a left quartering crosswind with significant gusts. During the takeoff roll, the wind struck the airplane hard, and the pilot attempted to correct with rudder input, but overcompensated. The airplane then turned left into the wind and departed the paved runway surface before it impacted runway lights and terrain. The airplane’s fuselage and left wing strut were substantially damaged during the runway excursion. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 CDT
Nearest AirportMurfreesboro Muni (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4750 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6317D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJkg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC