Gusty winds get better of Cessna

This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Cessna 195. Injuries: None. Location: Burnet, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: When the pilot approached his destination airport, the winds were reported to be from 280° at 15 knots, gusting to 27 knots with peak winds of 32 knots. The pilot performed a go-around on the first attempt to land on runway 1. Read more...

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