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October 4, 1990 · Cessna 172H · N3226L
Emporia, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Emporia, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N3226L
Operator
Billie Raye Pitzer
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA007
STUDENT PILOT ON CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND USING FULL FLAPS WITH A CROSSWIND OF 17 KNOTS GUSTING TO 23 KNOTS 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT BECAME MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, LANDED OFF THE RUNAWAY, AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
GUSTY CROSSWINDS, EXCESSIVE FLAP SETTING, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION.
Full Narrative
STUDENT PILOT ON CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND USING FULL FLAPS WITH A CROSSWIND OF 17 KNOTS GUSTING TO 23 KNOTS 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT BECAME MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, LANDED OFF THE RUNAWAY, AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportEmporia Muni (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length4948 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN3226L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBillie Raye Pitzer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 17 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC