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March 9, 2012 · Cessna 172N · N5290D
Kelso, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kelso, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N5290D
Operator
Bowden David L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA127
The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 12. The automated weather observing system recorded that the wind was from 170 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot stated that, while in the landing flare, the wind pushed the tail of the airplane to the left; he corrected with left rudder and power to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane continued to veer to the right, went off the right side of the runway, and nosed over in the soft ground. Damage included wrinkled wing skin and a buckled left lift strut.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 12. The automated weather observing system (AWOS) recorded that the wind was from 170 degrees at 6 knots. While in the landing flare the pilot stated that the wind pushed the tail of the airplane to the left; he corrected with left rudder and power to align the airplane with the runway. The airplane continued to veer to the right, went off the right side of the runway, and nosed over in the soft ground. Damage included wrinkled wing skin, and buckled left lift strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:02 PST
Nearest AirportSouthwest Washington Regional (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4390 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN5290D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBowden David L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourceWFAC