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April 13, 1992 · Cessna 172I · N8471L
Knightdale, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Knightdale, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172I
Tail Number
N8471L
Operator
Kaufman James A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA077
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO LAND FOLLOWING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. ON SHORT FINAL, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS BLEW HIM SLIGHTLY OFF COURSE, AND HE MADE A CORRECTION. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE CROSSWIND BLEW HIM OFF COURSE AGAIN, AND HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND. THE CROSSWIND LIFTED THE RIGHT WING, AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SPUN AROUND AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO LAND FOLLOWING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. ON SHORT FINAL, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS BLEW HIM SLIGHTLY OFF COURSE, AND HE MADE A CORRECTION. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE CROSSWIND BLEW HIM OFF COURSE AGAIN, AND HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND. THE CROSSWIND LIFTED THE RIGHT WING, AND THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SPUN AROUND AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:13 EDT
Nearest AirportRaleigh East (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172I
Tail NumberN8471L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKaufman James A
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 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 13 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC