MINR · Cessna 172P · 2002-02-18 · Dowagiac, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA078
Event ID
20020221X00244
Type
Accident
Date
2002-02-18
Location
Dowagiac, MI, USA
Coordinates
41.979919, -86.110702
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172P
Registration
N66986
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot direct crosswind.