# NTSB LAX95LA267: Cessna 172P, N65923, Reno, NV, July 24, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 23, 1995, 18:35 local (Jul 24, 1995, 01:35 UTC) - Place: Reno, NV - Location: 39.4991° N, 119.7681° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at RENO/TAHOE INTL (RNO), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.4991&lon=-119.7681&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 27, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 29162 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX95LA267 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/29162/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA267 ## Probable cause the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - procedures/directives - not used, pilot in command (contributing factor) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - other ## Analysis THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A FULL FLAP CROSSWIND LANDING WITH THE WINDS AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT STATED A LOW EXPERIENCE LEVEL WITH NO TRAINING IN THE USE OF THE CROSSWIND COMPONENT SECTION OF THE FLIGHT MANUAL. THERE WAS NO REPORTED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT. ## Factual narrative On July 23, 1995, at 1835 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N65923, departed off the right side of runway 16L at the Reno Cannon airport in Reno, Nevada. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries. The passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. The aircraft departed at 1730 from Bridgeport, California, for a return flight to Reno. The winds were recorded by the Reno tower as from 280 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. According to an Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene, the pilot indicated she had no crosswind landing experience, was not aware of the crosswind component, and used 30 degrees of flaps for landing. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N65923](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65923), registered now, S/N 17275923, built 1983 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 172P - Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17275923 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Reno Flying Service, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: O57, BRIDGEPORT, CA - Destination: RNO - Airport: RNO, Reno Cannon, runway 16L, 5,592 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 31; private; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 93 total, 41 in this make and model, 48 as pilot in command, 8 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 12 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 40 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: RNO ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19950723019409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950723019409A), Jul 23, 1995: Cessna 172P, Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Landed in strong quartering tailwind. Lost control. Exited runway. Had no crosswind training. Held license anyway. ## Other investigations on N65923 (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA012), Nov 2, 2000: Cessna 172P (N65923), Waldron Island, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper distance/speed during the approach, which lead to an overrun during the landing roll and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the trees beyond the upwind end of the… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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