At 1730 central time, a Cessna 172P crashed while trying to land at Ferguson Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reportedly attempted several approaches to runway 18 without landing, then stalled over the runway on his final attempt. Winds at the time were reported from 330 degrees at 12 knots.
April 04, Pensacola, Fla. / Cessna 172
At 1730 central time, a Cessna 172P crashed while trying to land at Ferguson Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reportedly attempted several approaches to runway 18 without landing, then stalled over the runway on his final attempt. Winds at the time were reported from 330 degrees at 12 knots....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172P crashed at Ferguson Airport during a landing attempt, with the pilot and passenger sustaining no injuries.
- The pilot made several unsuccessful approaches to runway 18 before stalling the aircraft over the runway on the final attempt.
- Reported winds from 330 degrees at 12 knots likely presented challenging crosswind conditions for landing on runway 18.
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