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December 4, 1991 · Cessna 172P · N65013
Ramseur, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ramseur, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65013
Operator
Lewis Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL92LA028
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO LAND ON RUNWAY 36. HE LATER REPORTED THAT SURFACE WINDS WERE FROM 310 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 25 KNOTS. HE ALSO REPORTED USING RIGHT AILERON,RIGHT RUDDER, AND ZERO FLAPS ON FINAL. HE ENCOUNTERED WIND GUSTS ON SHORT FINAL, AND EXECUTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A FENCE BEFORE IMPACTING THE TERRAIN INVERTED. NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED OR FOUND. THE PILOT'S TOTAL FLYING TIME WAS 116 HOURS, INCLUDING 35 HOURS AS PILOT-INCOMMAND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS PREPARING TO LAND ON RUNWAY 36. HE LATER REPORTED THAT SURFACE WINDS WERE FROM 310 DEGREES AT 16 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 25 KNOTS. HE ALSO REPORTED USING RIGHT AILERON,RIGHT RUDDER, AND ZERO FLAPS ON FINAL. HE ENCOUNTERED WIND GUSTS ON SHORT FINAL, AND EXECUTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A FENCE BEFORE IMPACTING THE TERRAIN INVERTED. NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED OR FOUND. THE PILOT'S TOTAL FLYING TIME WAS 116 HOURS, INCLUDING 35 HOURS AS PILOT-INCOMMAND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportYorks Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65013
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLewis Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 16 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC