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N4954G accident description

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Crash location 26.692222°N, 80.656389°W
Nearest city Belle Glades, FL
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Tail number N4954G
Accident date 15 Jun 2011
Aircraft type Cessna 172N
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while conducting flight maneuvers he encountered inclement weather. After electing to divert to a nearby airport, he encountered high winds, gusting winds, and rain showers in the landing pattern. He was unable to land on his first approach due to a gusting cross wind. After conducting a go-around, reattempting a landing approach, the pilot was unable to align the aircraft due to the winds and attempted a second go-around. However, the gusting wind caused him to lose control of the airplane and subsequently impacted the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and firewall. Winds in the vicinity were reported at 15 knots with gusts of 28 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.

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