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April 19, 2006 · Cessna 172E · N5766T
Wadena, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadena, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N5766T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA120
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway, impacted soft ground in a ditch, and nosed over during a landing on runway 16. The pilot reported that the winds were 120 degrees at 16 knots gusts to 21 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
Full Narrative
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway, impacted soft ground in a ditch, and nosed over during a landing on runway 16. The pilot reported that the winds were 120 degrees at 16 knots gusts to 21 knots. The pilot stated, "Made a gentle landing upwind wheel first, settled down right wheel. Suddenly I was caught by a nasty side gust. Upwind wing lifted, plane lifted to the right side of runway on the grass, tried to left rudder, left aileron, but wind pushed me further - went down the ditch ... . Plane caught the very soft ditch and wheel went down in mud - flipped over-nose and landed on its back." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN5766T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 19 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC