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April 20, 1996 · Cessna 175 · N7002M

Pittsfield, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N7002M
Operator
Jacqueline a Cahill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA092

The pilot was practicing crosswind landings to runway 26. He was making a full-stop landing after two touch-and-go landings. During the landing roll, as the airplane was decelerating, the left wing lifted and the right wing struck the runway. The pilot reported that the winds were from 160 to 200 degrees at 8 to 10 knots, with gusts to 20 knots. He stated '...a gust of wind caught the left wing and tipped the aircraft....'

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On April 20, about 1415 eastern standard time, a Cessna 175, N7002M, was substantially damaged when it collided with the runway during the landing roll at Pittsfield Municipal, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The private pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight that departed at 1100. No flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. During a telephone interview with the pilot, the pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice crosswind landings. The wing low method was used to compensate for the left crosswind. During the third landing, as the airplane was decelerating in the landing roll, the left wing started to lift. The left wing continued to lift until the right wing struck the runway. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated: Airplane was landed on runway 26 and was rolling out. Winds were 160 [to] 200 [degrees] at 8 [to] 10 knots. . . . As the airplane rolled out, a gust of wind caught the left wing and tipped the aircraft. The aircraft turned to the left approximately 70 degrees. The right wing struck the runway and turned back to the right approximately 120 degrees. Additionally, the pilot reported that the winds were gusting to 20 knots. Post-accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that the right wing spar was damaged No preimpact mechanical malfunctions were found with the airplane, nor did the pilot report any.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPittsfield Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN7002M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJacqueline a Cahill
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data