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September 12, 1996 · Cessna 177 · N29464

Lyon, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lyon, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N29464
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA126

The student pilot was executing a touch and go landing on runway 18. During touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, the student lost directional control of the airplane, and the airplane was damaged. According to the student, the wind was calm during a previous touch-and-go landing; however, at the time of the accident the wind had increased to eight knots with gusts to twelve knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On September 12, 1996, about 1030 central daylight time, a Cessna 177, N29464, collided with the ground during the go-around from a touch and go landing at Lyon, Mississippi. The airplane was operated by Win Delta Air, Inc. under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A flight plan was not filed for the local, solo, instructional flight. The student pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Lyon about 1000, on the same day. According to the operator, a gust of wind occurred as the student was landing the airplane on runway 18. The student failed to maintain directional control during the go-around. He stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of the airplane. The wind at Greenville, Mississippi, about 56 miles southwest of Lyon, was reported at 0950 as 320 degrees at 2 knots. The pilot's report of the accident recorded the wind, at the time of the accident, as 270 degrees at 8 knots with gusts to 12 knots. He also stated in his report that the wind indications were calm just prior to the accident, as they were during a previous touch and go landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportClarksdale Municipal (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5404 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN29464
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 2 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data