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September 2, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N64001
Hernando, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hernando, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N64001
Operator
Peter J Matheson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA171
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS EXECUTING HIS FIRST TOUCH AND GO PRACTICE CROSSWIND LANDING. HE LANDED LONG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH GROUND LOOPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITION, RESULTING IN A GROUND LOOP. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS EXECUTING HIS FIRST TOUCH AND GO PRACTICE CROSSWIND LANDING. HE LANDED LONG AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH GROUND LOOPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHERNANDO (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN64001
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter J Matheson
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 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:58
Weather SourceWFAC