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April 15, 1994 · Cessna 172P · N63456

Tulsa, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tulsa, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N63456
Operator
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA129

DURING HIS FIRST SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT VEERED TO THE LEFT DURING HIS SECOND LANDING. THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE NOTICED THE WINDS GUSTING FROM THE LEFT AND THE BEGAN TO GO TO THE LEFT SO HE APPLIED CORRECTIONS BUT THEY WERE NOT SUFFICIENT TO ARREST THE LEFT MOVEMENT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE WIND SOCK.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTING CROSS WIND.

Full Narrative

On April 15, 1994, at 0852 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N63456, was substantially damaged during landing near Tulsa, Oklahoma. The solo student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional flight. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator report that he lost control of the aircraft during the landing roll on his first supervised solo flight. This was the second touch and go of the flight. He was in radio contact with his instructor pilot and had received current weather prior to commencing the flight. He further reported that he noticed that there were gusting winds from left. As he touched down he noticed that the aircraft veered to the left of the runway and he applied corrections, but he stated that "it wasn't enough." He also reported that he applied full power but that "it made it go more to the left." The aircraft struck the windsock with the leftwing. An inspection of the aircraft revealed no anomalies. The aircraft was released to the owner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:52 CDT
Nearest AirportRichard Lloyd Jones, Jr. (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4207 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN63456
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpartan School of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 16 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data