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May 22, 2005 · Cessna C-172M · N13558

Madison, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Cessna C-172M
Tail Number
N13558
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA123

The airplane was damaged when it nosed over during landing. The pilot reported that a gust of wind caused the airplane to move to the right of the runway center during landing. While attempting to recover, the main landing wheel and then the nose wheel contacted the soft grass. The nose wheel stuck in the soft grass and the airplane nosed over. The winds at the time of the accident were 310 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 24 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2005, about 1600 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N13558, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Blackhawk Airfield, near Madison, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. There were no injuries reported. The flight originated about 1500. In a written report, the pilot stated that while landing on runway 27 (2,203 feet by 56 feet, asphalt), a gust of wind caused the airplane to move to the right of the runway center. He stated that while attempting to recover, the right main landing wheel and then the nose wheel contacted the grass. He stated the the nose wheel stuck in the soft ground and the airplane then nosed over. The pilot listed no mechanical difficulties with the airplane. A weather reporting station located about 7 nautical miles east of the accident recorded the winds at 1553 as 310 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 24 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C-172M
Tail NumberN13558
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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