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March 16, 1995 · Cessna 172H · N8078L
Atkinson, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Atkinson, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N8078L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA103
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING ON RWY 29, ABOUT 10 FT ABOVE THE RUNWAY AND OVER THE THRESHOLD, A GUST OF WIND PULLED UP THE LEFT WING PUTTING THE RIGHT WING ON THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY CROSSWIND. THE WIND WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
On March 16, 1995, at 1300 central standard time, a Cessna 172H, N8078L, registered to Fred L. Crow, Jr., of Bellevue, Nebraska, and piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage during a landing on runway 29 (4,040' x 50' dry/asphalt) at Atkinson, Nebraska. The pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. A VFR flight plan was on file. The flight originated from O'Neill, Nebraska, at 1245. The pilot stated that the wind was 050 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts to 19 knots. He stated that during the landing a gust of wind under the left wing forced the right wing to the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportStuart-Atkinson Muni (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4040 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN8078L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO