Student tangles with crosswind

These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Honolulu, Hawaii. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to takeoff on what was to be his first solo cross-country flight. Conditions at the airport reported crosswinds gusting from the right. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on October 25th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.