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March 1, 2008 · Cessna 172 · N8366B
Apple River, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Apple River, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8366B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA090
The pilot reported that the airplane entered the airport traffic pattern, and he made a visual approach to runway 35 with a 90 degree crosswind. He stated that he was "slow" on final, and when he touched down using a soft field landing procedure, the airplane was "pushed" off the runway by a wind gust, contacted a snow bank with the left main landing gear tire, and nosed over. Both wings were damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane entered the airport traffic pattern and he performed a visual approach to runway 35 with a 90 degree crosswind to the landing direction. He stated that he was "slow" on final and when he touched down using a soft field landing procedure, the airplane was "pushed" off the runway by a wind gust, contacted a snow bank with the left main landing gear tire, and nosed over. Both wings were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway36
Runway Length2996 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8366B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC