Accident Cessna C-172P N66978, Tuesday 24 January 1984

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Date:	Tuesday 24 January 1984
Time:	13:00 LT
Type:	Cessna C-172P
Owner/operator:	Peoria Aviation, Inc.
Registration:	N66978
MSN:	172759995
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Macomb, IL - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Galesburg, IL (KGBG)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING. THE WIND WAS FROM 180 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT BECAUSE OF THE WIND.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation: