# NTSB Accident CHI02LA078
> **Cessna 172P** · 2002-02-18 · Dowagiac, MI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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