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March 14, 2014 · Cessna 172M · N80457
Brooksville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brooksville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M (1976)
Tail Number
N80457
Operator
Dean International Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA155
The pilot reported that his airplane was cleared to land on a runway with a 50-degree, 8-knot crosswind. At 10 to 20 feet above the runway, a "gust" blew the airplane to its left, the left wing struck the ground, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest with substantial damage to the wings and the airframe. When asked, the pilot said the accident could have been prevented by requesting a runway with more favorable wind. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his airplane was cleared to land on a runway with a 50-degree, 8-knot crosswind. At 10 to 20 feet above the runway, a "gust" blew the airplane to its left, the left wing struck the ground, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest with substantial damage to the wings and the airframe. When asked, the pilot said the accident could have been prevented by requesting a runway with more favorable wind. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:38 EDT
Nearest AirportHernando County (0nm E)
Runway03
Runway Length5015 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80457
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDean International Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC