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September 15, 1985 · Cessna 172P · N89989
Wesley Chapel, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wesley Chapel, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N89989
Operator
Topp of Tampa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA255
THE RATED PRIVATE PLT WAS RECEIVED A CHECK OUT IN THE ACFT BY A CFI. THE PLT WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY ON THE RWY AS THE WINDS WERE REPORTED AS 070 DEGS AT 13 KNTS. THE RWY BEING USED WAS RWY 32. A 20 DEG RIGHT X-WIND TAILWIND CONDITION EXISTED. ON THE 4TH TOUCH & GO,THE ACFT LEFT THE RWY TO THE RIGHT & FLIPPED OVER. FULL FLAPS HAD BEEN USED ON ALL LANDINGS.THE PLT STATED THE HE THOUGHT THE X-WIND LIMITATIONS OF THE ACFT COULD HAVE BEEN EXCEEDED.
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THE RATED PRIVATE PLT WAS RECEIVED A CHECK OUT IN THE ACFT BY A CFI. THE PLT WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY ON THE RWY AS THE WINDS WERE REPORTED AS 070 DEGS AT 13 KNTS. THE RWY BEING USED WAS RWY 32. A 20 DEG RIGHT X-WIND TAILWIND CONDITION EXISTED. ON THE 4TH TOUCH & GO,THE ACFT LEFT THE RWY TO THE RIGHT & FLIPPED OVER. FULL FLAPS HAD BEEN USED ON ALL LANDINGS.THE PLT STATED THE HE THOUGHT THE X-WIND LIMITATIONS OF THE ACFT COULD HAVE BEEN EXCEEDED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportTopp Of Jampa (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN89989
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTopp of Tampa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC