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July 13, 1994 · Cessna 140 · N77045
Kent, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kent, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N77045
Operator
Hill Mark A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA161
THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THERE WAS A GUST OF WIND FROM THE LEFT. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUST.
Full Narrative
On July 13, 1994, at 1215 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 140, N77045, nosed over during the landing roll at the Crest Airpark, Kent, Washington, during a local solo instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot was not injured. The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 33, there was a gust of wind from the left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCrest Airpark (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3267 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN77045
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHill Mark A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT