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March 1, 1998 · Cessna 172K · N84561

Marietta, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 1998
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Marietta, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84561
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA137

While on final approach to runway 35 at the McGehee Catfish Restaurant Airport, the aircraft encountered a north-westerly crosswind and the pilot performed a go-around. During a second approach to runway 35, an 'unpredictable crosswinds/windshear exceeded control capability of A/C,' and blew the aircraft to the right of the runway into the top of 30 foot trees. The pilot applied full power, the aircraft began to climb, and he turned into the wind. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a power line, and came to rest inverted about 100 yards south of the runway. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 330 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 25.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On March 1, 1998, at 1415 central standard time, a Cessna 172K airplane, N84561, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during final approach at the at McGehee Catfish Restaurant Airport, Marietta, Oklahoma. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The private pilot and one passenger were seriously injured, and the other passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from Tyler, Texas, at 1230. The 1,386 hour pilot reported that while on final approach to runway 35, the aircraft encountered a north-westerly crosswind and he performed a go-around. During his second approach to runway 35, an "unpredictable crosswinds/windshear exceeded [the] control capability of A/C," and blew the aircraft to the right of the runway into the top of 30 foot trees. The pilot further reported that he applied full power, the aircraft began to climb, and he turned into the wind. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a power line, and came to rest inverted about 100 yards south of the runway. The pilot also reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 330 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 25. Examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector revealed that the firewall was damaged, and the nose landing gear assembly was separated from the aircraft. The left and right wing struts, the right horizontal stabilizer, and the leading edge of the left wing were damaged. He added that runway 35 is a 2,450 feet long, by 55 feet wide grass strip situated in a low area surrounded by hills and trees on both sides.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest AirportMcgehee Catfish Rest. (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84561
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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