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July 16, 1992 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8432R

Dayton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8432R
Operator
Wright Patterson Afb Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA105

THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT WERE TAXIING AFTER LANDING WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE WEATHER AT THE TIME INCLUDED THUNDERSTORMS AND WINDS AT 28 KNOTS GUSTING TO 57 KNOTS. THE WEATHER HAD CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 5 MINUTES EARLIER WHEN THE WINDS WERE 11 KNOTS.

NTSB Probable Cause

AN ENCOUNTER WITH A STRONG WIND GUST WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND NOSE OVER.

Full Narrative

THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT WERE TAXIING AFTER LANDING WHEN THEY ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE WEATHER AT THE TIME INCLUDED THUNDERSTORMS AND WINDS AT 28 KNOTS GUSTING TO 57 KNOTS. THE WEATHER HAD CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 5 MINUTES EARLIER WHEN THE WINDS WERE 11 KNOTS.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:17 EDT
Nearest AirportWright Patterson (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8432R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Patterson Afb Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D36 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 28 kt, gusting 57 kt
Ceiling200 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:17
Weather SourceWFAC

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