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January 5, 2015 · Cessna 172M M · N6591H
Marquette, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marquette, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M M (1975)
Tail Number
N6591H
Operator
Marquette County Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA097
The pilot planned a local afternoon flight, which included takeoff from a runway covered with patchy snow and ice. Throughout the morning and afternoon prior to the accident, surface wind observations were westerly at 5 to 12 knots. During takeoff roll on the northerly runway, the pilot stated he encountered a gust of westerly crosswinds and the airplane yawed to the left. Unable to maintain directional control, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently impacted a snowdrift on the left side of the runway and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot planned a local afternoon flight, which included takeoff from a runway covered with patchy snow and ice. Throughout the morning and afternoon prior to the accident, surface wind observations were westerly at 5 to 12 knots. During takeoff roll on the northerly runway, the pilot stated he encountered a gust of westerly crosswinds and the airplane yawed to the left. Unable to maintain directional control, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently impacted a snowdrift on the left side of the runway and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 CST
Nearest AirportSawyer Intl (0nm W)
Runway01
Runway Length12366 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M M
Tail NumberN6591H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarquette County Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point1 C / -11 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC