# NTSB Accident GAA18CA146
> **CESSNA 172** · 2018-02-28 · Gatesvile, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA146
- **Event ID:** 20180301X55946
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-02-28
- **Location:** Gatesvile, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.215833, -97.365554
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N1118F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.

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