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January 18, 2009 · Cessna 172S · N2465H
Emporia, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Emporia, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N2465H
Operator
Hetrick Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA141
The solo student pilot was performing touch-and-gos to the 4,999-foot-long, 100-foot-wide asphalt runway in the single-engine, high-wing airplane. The winds were stronger than forecasted, yet the pilot elected to perform approaches to the airport anyway. On the second touch-and-go to runway 01, the student pilot stated that he encountered a gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain in a dirt field resulting in damage to the airplane's firewall. According to the airfield's automated weather report, winds at the time of the accident were estimated to be from 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots. A review of the student pilot's logbook revealed that he was endorsed for the solo flight with a maximum crosswind component of 7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot was performing touch-and-gos to the 4,999 foot long, 100-foot wide asphalt runway in the single-engine, high wing airplane. The winds were stronger than forecasted, yet the pilot elected to perform approaches to the airport anyway. On the second touch-and-go to runway 01, the student pilot stated he encountered a gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted terrain in a dirt field resulting in damage to the airplane's firewall. According to the airfield's automated weather report, winds at the time of the accident were estimated to be from 330 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots. A review of the student pilot's logbook revealed that he was endorsed for the solo flight with a maximum crosswind component of 7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportEmporia Municipal (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN2465H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHetrick Air Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC