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January 5, 2014 · Cessna 172P P · N55277
Cotulla, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cotulla, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172P P (1981)
Tail Number
N55277
Operator
Alphatango Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA104
During the landing flare to runway 31, the airplane was "pushed to the left" by a "sudden gust of wind". The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were substantially damaged. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor and the student pilot both reported that the wind was 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The official weather observation, recorded at 1553, reported the wind as 340 degrees at 14 knots. The observation, recorded at 1553, reported the wind as 010 degrees at 12 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
Full Narrative
During the landing flare to runway 31, the airplane was "pushed to the left" by a "sudden gust of wind". The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were substantially damaged. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor and the student pilot both reported that the wind was 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The official weather observation, recorded at 1553, reported the wind as 340 degrees at 14 knots. The observation, recorded at 1553, reported the wind as 010 degrees at 12 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 CST
Nearest AirportCotulla-La Salle County Airpor (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P P
Tail NumberN55277
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlphatango Flying Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 18 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC