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January 7, 2001 · Cessna 172K · N78284

Troutdale, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 7, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Troutdale, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N78284
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA036

The private pilot was landing the airplane on a dry paved runway (07). Shortly after touchdown, the pilot exited the runway at taxiway Alpha Two (A-2). While taxing from the runway to A-2, the airplane nosed-over. The aircraft came to rest on its back adjacent to the taxiway. The 1253 METAR observation at Troutdale, reported winds from 100 degrees true at 27 knots, gusting to 34 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical difficulties or failures with the aircraft that may have contributed to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane.

Full Narrative

On January 7, 2001, about 1245 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172K, N78284, sustained substantial damage shortly after landing on runway 07, at the Portland-Troutdale Airport, Troutdale, Oregon. The airplane is owned and operated by Right Aviation of Troutdale, and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the round-robin flight. The flight originated from Troutdale approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes prior to the accident. There was no fire and no report of ELT activation. In a written statement to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot reported that he landed the aircraft on runway 07. Shortly after touchdown, the pilot exited the runway at taxiway Alpha Two (A-2). While taxing from the runway to A-2, the airplane nosed-over. The aircraft came to rest on its back adjacent to the taxiway. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical difficulties or failures with the aircraft that may have contributed to the accident. The 1253 METAR observation at Troutdale, reported winds from 100 degrees true at 27 knots, gusting to 34 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PST
Nearest AirportPortland-Troutdale (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length5399 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN78284
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind82° @ 27 kt, gusting 34 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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