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April 21, 2011 · Cessna 172P · N62145
Palm Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm Springs, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N62145
Operator
Pro-Air Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA204
After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and flipped over. The pilot stated that he landed the airplane safely in a crosswind. As the airplane exited the runway, the wind shifted and he attempted to correct with full aileron and rudder input; however, his inputs were not successful and the airplane came to rest inverted. Airport personnel reported that both wings, the tail, and vertical and horizontal stabilizers were damaged. They also indicated that the pilot reported that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was reported to be from the northwest at 21 knots gusting to 38 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
After exiting the runway, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind and flipped over. The pilot was interviewed by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and stated that he had landed the airplane safely in crosswind conditions. As the airplane exited the runway, the wind shifted and he attempted to correct with full aileron and rudder input; however, his inputs were not successful and the airplane came to rest inverted. Airport personnel reported both wings, the tail, and vertical and horizontal stabilizers were damaged. They also indicated that the pilot reported that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane. Reported winds at the airport were from the northwest at 21 knots gusting to 38 knots. The pilot did not submit a written report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPalm Springs Internat'L Airpor (0nm)
Runway31R
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN62145
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPro-Air Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 15
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 21 kt, gusting 38 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time20:41
Weather SourceWFAC