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August 16, 2009 · Cessna 172 S · N22265

Centennial, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Centennial, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N22265
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA530

The pilot implemented crosswind landing procedures to include a left crab angle of approximately seven degrees. While on final approach to land on Runway 17R, the winds were reported as being from 120 degrees at 15 knots. Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot transitioned the airplane to a left side slip and aligned with the runway. During the flare, the left main wheel touched the runway and the airplane "weather vaned" to the left. The pilot's corrective measures failed to realign the airplane with the runway heading; the airplane flipped inverted and came to rest upside down on the runway, resulting in substantial damage. A special automated weather observation report, taken near the time of the accident, reported the winds as being from 140 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot implemented crosswind landing procedures to include a left crab angle of approximately seven degrees. While on final approach to land on runway 17R, the winds were reported as 120 degrees at 15 knots. Upon reaching the runway threshold, the pilot transitioned the airplane to a left side slip and aligned with the runway. During the flare, the left main wheel touched the runway and the airplane "weather vaned" to the left. Corrective measures failed to realign the airplane with the runway heading. The airplane flipped inverted and came to rest upside down on the runway resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. A special automated weather observation report, taken near the time of the accident, reported the winds at 140 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 20 knots. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 MDT
Nearest AirportCentennial Airport (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width77 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN22265
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time16:44
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data