# NTSB Accident FTW04FA045
> **Cessna 172K** · 2003-12-21 · Grand Saline, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW04FA045
- **Event ID:** 20031231X02106
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-12-21
- **Location:** Grand Saline, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.542778, -95.708885
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N78189
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach.  Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.

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