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December 11, 2006 · Cessna 172RG · N6501V
Laurel, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Laurel, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N6501V
Operator
Fred Romanjenko
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA029
The pilot stated that after landing on Runway 22 he encountered a gust of wind, which lifted the right wing and flipped the airplane inverted. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 260 degrees at 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after landing on Runway 22 he encountered a gust of wind, which lifted the right wing and flipped the airplane over onto its left side. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 260 degrees at 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 MST
Nearest AirportLaurel Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN6501V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFred Romanjenko
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0