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NTSB investigation record

NYC93LA058

Completed

Cessna 172M· N5262H

NTSB Report
Date
January 27, 1993
Location
Bedford, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published October 13, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot attempted to land in a cross wind, lost control of the airplane, landed off the runway, swerved towards a hanger after going threw a snow bank resulting in the left wing striking the hanger.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

During an attempted crosswind landing the pilot lost control of the airplane and elected to land in the grass of the side of the runway. The grass was wet and the pilot had difficulty in stopping the airplane. The airplane went threw a snow bank and swerved towards a hanger striking the hanger with the left wing.

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Factual narrative

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