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December 27, 1989 · Cessna 172P · N53432
Billings, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N53432
Operator
Holman Avaition
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN90LA035
THE STUDENT PLT SAID THAT BECAUSE RWY 22 WAS CLOSED HE CHOSE TO LAND ON RWY 16. THE TOWER REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 16 KTS. DURING THE GROUND ROLL THE ACFT WAS HIT BY GUSTY WINDS, AND THE ACFT WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PLT SAID THAT BECAUSE RWY 22 WAS CLOSED HE CHOSE TO LAND ON RWY 16. THE TOWER REPORTED THE WIND WAS FROM 220 DEGREES AT 16 KTS. DURING THE GROUND ROLL THE ACFT WAS HIT BY GUSTY WINDS, AND THE ACFT WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportBillings Logan Int'L (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length5585 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN53432
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHolman Avaition
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC