The following is an excerpt from official NTSB summaries of general aviation accidents in the United States.
On the Record: Cessna 172R
Key Takeaways:
- The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a downwind turn led to an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and subsequent impact.
- Contributing to the stall were the aircraft's center of gravity being significantly aft of the approved limit, which reduced pitch stability, and a sudden wind shift from a strong crosswind to a tailwind during the turn.
- Further contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, lack of a weather brief, and flying with the aircraft exceeding its approved weight and balance envelope, exacerbating fuel and control issues.
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