# NTSB Accident LAX89LA179
> **CESSNA 180** · 1989-05-04 · COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA179
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28342
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-04
- **Location:** COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.750591, -112.010299
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N9924N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PIC WHEN HE DECIDED TO LAND WITH SUCH A CROSSWIND, AND NOT MAINTAINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND AFTER HE DECIDED TO ATTEMPT THE LANDING.

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