| Crash location | 34.337222°N, 116.579723°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Yucca Valley, CA
34.114174°N, 116.432235°W 17.6 miles away |
| Tail number | N8504B |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 21 Nov 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Accident Report that he was landing in a crosswind, when a gust of wind coming between hangars caused the airplane to veer away from the wind and off the runway. The pilot applied full power in an attempt to execute a go-around but subsequently impacted terrain and nosed over.
The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.