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April 7, 1994 · Cessna 172N · N739HC

Clarksburg, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Clarksburg, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N739HC
Operator
Southern Ohio Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA061

The airplane was on the landing roll when it encountered a wind gust. The airplane became airborne, descended and impacted hard on the runway. The right main and nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. According to the pilot, ' ...a wind gust from the left side lifted up the left wing and the airplane became airborne. The aircraft then appeared to lift off the runway surface and veer to the right, out of control, never gaining much altitude or speed, crashing just east of the runway.' The pilot had been cleared to land on runway 21; however, the pilot requested and was cleared to land on runway 3. The reported winds were 270 degrees at 13 knots with gusts to 20.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's selection of a downwind runway, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind.

Full Narrative

On Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at 2220 hours eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N739HC, piloted by Richard A. White, encountered wind gusts and nosed over during landing at Clarksburg Airport (CKB), Clarksburg, West Virginia. The certified flight instructor and his two passengers were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The business flight was being operated by Southern Ohio Aviation, Incorporated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated in Charleston, West Virginia and was arriving at its destination when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the operation. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Specialist. The airplane "appeared to have made a landing on the runway and was rolling out. The aircraft then appeared to lift off the runway surface and veer to the right , out of control, never gaining much altitude or speed, crashing just east of the runway...." The pilot stated that "During rollout...a wind gust from the left side lifted up the left wing and the airplane became airborne..., [The airplane], came down hard on the right main and nose gear, collapsing the nose gear and flipping upside down." An FAA safety inspector examined the airplane and interviewed witnesses . He reported the pilot was cleared by FAA air traffic control personnel to land on runway 21. The pilot requested to land on runway 03. The controller reported the winds to the pilot and the pilot elected to land on runway 03. The winds at the time of the accident were reported to be from 270 degrees at 13 knots with gusts to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:20 EDT
Nearest AirportBENEDUM (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length5198 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN739HC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Ohio Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:33
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data