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June 29, 2014 · Cessna 172S · N775SP

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2001)
Tail Number
N775SP
Operator
Trax Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA317

The flight instructor reported that he had completed an approximate 1 hour flight with his student pilot and they landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane had a long taxi to return to the fixed based operator. During the taxi, a thunderstorm moved into the area and the wind increased. The strong wind caused the airplane to weathervane violently in one direction. The wind then lifted the airplane, flipped it over, and it came to rest inverted on the taxiway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer. The recorded wind at the airport at the time of the accident was from 120 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 31 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he had completed an approximate 1 hour flight with his student pilot and they landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane had a long taxi to return to the fixed based operator. During the taxi, a thunderstorm moved into the area and the wind increased. The strong wind caused the airplane to weathervane violently in one direction. The wind then lifted the airplane, flipped it over, and it came to rest inverted on the taxiway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer. The recorded wind at the airport at the time of the accident was from 120 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 31 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive Airport (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN775SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTrax Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 47 · None · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 10 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data