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February 14, 2007 · Cessna 172S · N289SP

Lake Wells, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lake Wells, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N289SP
Operator
Adf Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA092

The airplane drug both wing tips while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. The flight instructor reported that about 4 miles from the airport they attempted to contact the airstrip on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency to obtain wind and airport advisories, but were unsuccessful in raising anyone. They then overflew the airport and looked for wind indicators, but did not find any. The instructor then used a nearby lake to judge the winds and decided to land on runway 36. Applying wind correction on final approach, the instructor landed on the center of the runway. A sudden and very strong wind gust turned the airplane to the right. The instructor said she attempted to correct with left rudder but was unable to maintain control and both wing tips contacted the ground, structurally damaging both wings. The instructor stated that there were no pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. An aviation weather reporting station, located 9 nautical miles west, listed the winds as from the west at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

On February 14, 2007, at 1430 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172S, N289SP, drug both wing tips while landing at the Chalet Suzanne Airstrip, Lake Wells, Florida. The airplane was operated by ADF Airways Corporation under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as an instructional flight and sustained substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot/flight instructor and a dual primary student, the sole occupants, were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated at the Tamiami Executive Airport, Miami, Florida, at 1415, with a planned destination of Lake Wells. In a written statement, the flight instructor reported that about 4 miles from the airport they attempted to contact the Chalet Suzanne Airstrip on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency to obtain wind and airport advisories, but were unsuccessful in raising anyone. They then overflew the airport and looked for wind indicators, but did not find any. The instructor then used a nearby lake to judge the winds and decided to land on runway 36. Applying wind correction on final approach, the instructor landed on the center of the runway. A sudden and very strong wind gust turned the airplane to the right. The instructor said she attempted to correct with left rudder but was unable to maintain control and both wing tips contacted the ground, structurally damaging both wings. The instructor stated that there were no pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The closest aviation weather reporting station is the Bortow, Florida, airport that is located 9 nautical miles west of Lake Wells. The 1355 METAR listed the winds as from 250 degrees at 14 knots with gusts to 25 knots. At 1451, the report showed the winds as from 260 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportChalet Suzanne Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2313 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN289SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdf Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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