Wind gust gets better of student

This August 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 172. Injuries: None. Location: Bluffton, Ohio. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was flying solo. The airplane was approaching the landing flare when it encountered a gust of wind. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.