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February 17, 1992 · Cessna 172 · N53370

Leesburg, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leesburg, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N53370
Operator
Taylor Charles F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA046

ACCORDING TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THEY HAD COMPLETED SEVERAL TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AND WERE TAXIING TO THE RAMP WHEN HE NOTICED BLOWING DUST SOUTHWEST OF THEIR POSITION. AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED AN ESTIMATED 50 KNOT GUST OF WIND. EFFORTS TO ARREST THE CONDITION FAILED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF LESSBURG AIRPORT OR AT THE NEAREST REPORTING FACILITY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED BY THE FLIGHT DURING TAXI.

Full Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, THEY HAD COMPLETED SEVERAL TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS AND WERE TAXIING TO THE RAMP WHEN HE NOTICED BLOWING DUST SOUTHWEST OF THEIR POSITION. AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED AN ESTIMATED 50 KNOT GUST OF WIND. EFFORTS TO ARREST THE CONDITION FAILED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF LESSBURG AIRPORT OR AT THE NEAREST REPORTING FACILITY.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportLEESBURG (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN53370
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaylor Charles F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data