Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, "a strong wind" pushed the airplane to the right and he was "unable to regain control." The airplane impacted a taxiway sign and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was from 020° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA329 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Nearest airport
- John C Tune (JWN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172
- N-number
- N4284Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1971
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.