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January 17, 2015 · Cessna 172K P · N7061G

Holland, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holland, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172K P (1969)
Tail Number
N7061G
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA105

The pilot was performing a full stop landing to runway 26 at his home airfield. During the landing roll, a strong gusty crosswind lifted the airplane's left wing, the airplane veered right, and the pilot lost control. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a snow bank where it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures contributed to the accident. A review of weather information revealed a prevailing wind from 210 degrees at 21 knots gusting to 28 knots, with a peak wind gust of 30 knots occurring prior to the pilot's landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was performing a full stop landing to runway 26 at his home airfield. During the landing roll, a strong gusty crosswind lifted the airplane's left wing, the airplane veered right, and the pilot lost control. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a snow bank where it nosed over and came to rest inverted. . The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures contributed to the accident. A review of weather information revealed a prevailing wind from 210 degrees at 21 knots gusting to 28 knots, with a peak wind gust of 30 knots occurring prior to the pilot's landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportWest Michigan Rgnl (0nm E)
Runway26
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K P
Tail NumberN7061G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 21 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.61 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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