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February 7, 2009 · Cessna 172M · N3554Q
Le Roy, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Le Roy, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N3554Q
Operator
Rochester Air Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA160
The pilot stated that a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway and into a snow bank during an aborted landing to runway 28. The airplane received damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot had also aborted two previous landing attempts. Winds reported at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, were from 200 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots. According to the airplane's owner's manual, the crosswind limit for pilots with "average" ability was 15 knots. The pilot reported no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway and into a snow bank during an aborted landing to runway 28. The airplane received damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot had also aborted two previous landing attempts. Winds reported at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, were from 200 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 22 knots. According to the airplane's owner's manual, the crosswind limit for pilots with "average" ability was 15 knots. The pilot reported no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportLe Roy Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2540 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN3554Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRochester Air Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 34 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourcePILO