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November 2, 1990 · Cessna 172 · N5096D
Abilene, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Abilene, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5096D
Operator
Qualiflight Training
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA011
DURING AN APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22 THE STUDENT PILOT ENCOUNTERED MILD TURBULENCE AND HIGH WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF TWENTY FOUR KNOTS FROM THE LEFT. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A RAPID DESCENT FROM APPROXIMATELY FIFTY FEET RESULTING IN THE PILOT LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY GROUND IMPACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR GUSTY WIND CONDITION.
Full Narrative
DURING AN APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22 THE STUDENT PILOT ENCOUNTERED MILD TURBULENCE AND HIGH WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF TWENTY FOUR KNOTS FROM THE LEFT. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A RAPID DESCENT FROM APPROXIMATELY FIFTY FEET RESULTING IN THE PILOT LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, FOLLOWED BY GROUND IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CST
Nearest AirportABILENE (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3686 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5096D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQualiflight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC