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February 24, 1995 · Cessna 172L · N7002Q

Saratoga Spgs, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Saratoga Spgs, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172L
Tail Number
N7002Q
Operator
Huber William E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA062

THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF, HE STOPPED TO DETERMINE WHICH RUNWAY TO USE; RWY 23 0R 32. WHILE THE AIRPLANE WAS STOPPED ON THE TAXIWAY ON A HEADING OF APPROX 360 DEG, THE RIGHT WING AND TAIL WERE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY AT THE AIRPORT REPORTED THE WINDS FROM 280 DEG AT 26 KTS, GUSTING TO 36 KTS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT IN ATTEMPTING A FLIGHT UNDER THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On Friday, February 24, 1995 about 1215 eastern standard time (est), a Cessna 172L, N7002Q piloted by William E. Huber on an instructional flight was substantially damaged during taxi at Saratoga Springs, New York. The two flight instructors received no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated, he departed Albany, New York on a local training flight with a planned stop at Saratoga County. He landed on runway 23 at Saratoga County. He went inside for some coffee and estimated the winds got stronger during that time. During the taxi for takeoff, he stopped to determine which runway to takeoff, 23 or 32. The airplane was stopped on the taxiway on a heading of approximately 360 degrees and the right wing and tail were lifted off the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated he was using crosswind taxi techniques in accordance with the amplified procedures in the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). The weather observation facility at Saratoga County at 1215 est, reported the winds from 280 degrees at 26 knots with gusts up to 37 knots. The crosswind component chart showed a maximum crosswind component of 24 knots for runway 32 and 29 knots for runway 23. While on the taxiway, the maximum crosswind component was 36 knots. The POH stated, "Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity: Takeoff or Landing...15 KNOTS".

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportSaratoga County (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172L
Tail NumberN7002Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHuber William E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 26 kt, gusting 37 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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