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January 2, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N4440L
Cheyenne, WY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N4440L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA053
THE ATP RATED PLT WAS TAXIING THE ACFT ON TAXIWAY 'B' TO RWY 26 FOR TAKEOFF. HE REPORTED THAT AS HE WAS TAXIING, A GUST LIFTED THE ACFT'S TAIL. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER & CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PLT REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 250 DEG WITH GUSTS TO 45 KTS. DURING THE 1516 MST WX OBSERVATION, THE WIND WAS FROM 280 DEG AT 30 GUSTING 45 KTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH WIND AND GUSTS, WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR.
Full Narrative
THE ATP RATED PLT WAS TAXIING THE ACFT ON TAXIWAY 'B' TO RWY 26 FOR TAKEOFF. HE REPORTED THAT AS HE WAS TAXIING, A GUST LIFTED THE ACFT'S TAIL. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER & CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PLT REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 250 DEG WITH GUSTS TO 45 KTS. DURING THE 1516 MST WX OBSERVATION, THE WIND WAS FROM 280 DEG AT 30 GUSTING 45 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MST
Nearest AirportCHEYENNE (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length9199 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN4440L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30 kt, gusting 45 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:16
Weather SourceWFAC