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March 9, 1991 · Cessna 172P · N64937
Miamisburg, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Miamisburg, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N64937
Operator
Aviation Sales
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA085
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 20 WITH A 20-KNOT RIGHT QUARTERING CROSSWIND. DURING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO WEATHERVANE AND VEER TO THE RIGHT. APPLICATION OF LEFT RUDDER DID NOT CHANGE ITS DIRECTION. THE INSTRUCTOR ADDED POWER, BUT THE AIRPLANE BANKED LEFT AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE PROPELLER AND LEFT WING STRUCK THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING IN A STRONG CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 20 WITH A 20-KNOT RIGHT QUARTERING CROSSWIND. DURING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO WEATHERVANE AND VEER TO THE RIGHT. APPLICATION OF LEFT RUDDER DID NOT CHANGE ITS DIRECTION. THE INSTRUCTOR ADDED POWER, BUT THE AIRPLANE BANKED LEFT AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE. THE PROPELLER AND LEFT WING STRUCK THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportDayton General South (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN64937
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT