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April 22, 2006 · Cessna 172E · N2985U

Richmond, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N2985U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA123

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the runway during a crosswind landing on runway 33. The local winds were 290 degrees at 15 knots gusts to 20 knots. The pilot stated that he performed a crosswind landing and the right wing tip contacted the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.

Full Narrative

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the runway during a landing and subsequently exited runway 33. The reported winds were 290 degrees at 15 knots gusts to 20 knots. The pilot stated that his touchdown on the runway was normal. He stated, "I continued to hold left aileron with neutral elevator, steering with rudder. Within seconds after landing, the left wing began to lift and the airplane weathervaned to the left. I used full left aileron, full right rudder and full up on the elevator. The wing continued to lift until the right wing tip contacted the runway and the prop struck the runway. The airplane came back down on the main gear and continued rolling down the runway. I steered the airplane into the grass on the right side of the runway and applied brakes to stop with the wings clear of the runway." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN2985U
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 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data