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April 26, 1993 · Cessna 172M · N4472R
Meeker, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Meeker, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N4472R
Operator
Kempton Larry G Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA046
THE STUDENT PILOT, ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, WAS MAKING A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 21. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 180 DEGREES AT 18 KNOTS. THE PILOT SAID AS HE FLARED FOR LANDING, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR THEN IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A HALT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT MANAGER SAID THERE WERE 'GUSTY CROSSWINDS' AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, GUSTING FROM 18 KNOTS TO 25 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT, ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, WAS MAKING A LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 21. WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE FROM 180 DEGREES AT 18 KNOTS. THE PILOT SAID AS HE FLARED FOR LANDING, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR THEN IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A HALT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT MANAGER SAID THERE WERE 'GUSTY CROSSWINDS' AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, GUSTING FROM 18 KNOTS TO 25 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMEEKER (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN4472R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKempton Larry G Jr
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
Wind180° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT