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April 1, 1992 · Cessna 172B · N7492X
Scottsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scottsville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172B
Tail Number
N7492X
Operator
George E Verhalen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA088
DURING A DAYTIME INITIAL CLIMB FROM A PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP, THE WIND SHIFTED FROM A HEADWIND TO A CROSSWIND. DURING THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WINDSHIFT AND GAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 320 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOTS' INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR UNFAVORABLE WINDSHIFT. A FACATOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Full Narrative
DURING A DAYTIME INITIAL CLIMB FROM A PRIVATE GRASS AIRSTRIP, THE WIND SHIFTED FROM A HEADWIND TO A CROSSWIND. DURING THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WINDSHIFT AND GAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 320 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm S)
Runway32
Runway Length1746 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172B
Tail NumberN7492X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge E Verhalen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC