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May 3, 2002 · Cessna 172 · N6422E

Redfield, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Redfield, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6422E
Operator
John O Aiton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA125

When taxing for departure, the aircraft moved forward about 10 to 15 feet and cleared a hangar to the left side. At this point, the left wing began to lift, raising the left wheel off the ground and pushing the aircraft to the right. As the left wing continued to rise, propeller striking occurred and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported that the aircraft came to a rest upside down in the grass.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while taxing to takeoff in high and gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On May 3, 2002, at 1300 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6422E, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over while taxiing for departure at the Redfield Municipal Airport (1D8), Redfield, South Dakota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. According to the pilot's written statement, the aircraft taxied forward about 10 - 15 feet and cleared a hangar to the left side of the airplane. The pilot reported that the left wing began to lift, raising the left wheel off the ground and the aircraft went to the right. The pilot stated that as the left wing continued to rise, the propeller impacted the ground and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported that the aircraft came to a rest upside down on the grass. At the time of the accident, the pilot reported the wind was 240 to 260 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 25 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRedfield Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6422E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn O Aiton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data