Oct 17, 1996
Accident
Substantial MESA, AZ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the flight instructor (CFI). Factors relating to the accident were: soft/wet terrain in the selected landing area, and the crosswind condition.
NTSB LAX97LA021