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April 3, 2017 · Cessna 172 L · N7547G
Twisp, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Twisp, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 L (1970)
Tail Number
N7547G
Operator
Louise Bighouse
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA216
The pilot reported that, about 50 ft above the runway, a wind gust from the south caused the airplane to drift. The pilot added that she attempted to go around but was unsuccessful. The right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot, the wind about the time of the accident was variable from 6° to 8°, gusting to between 10 and 12 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 28.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, about 50 ft. above the runway, a gust of wind from the south caused the airplane to drift. The pilot added that, she attempted to go-around but was unsuccessful. The right wing impacted the ground and subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. According to the pilot, the wind about the time of the accident was variable from 6° to 8°, wind gusts 10 to 12 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 28.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 PDT
Nearest AirportTwisp Muni (0nm ESE)
Runway28
Runway Length2701 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 L
Tail NumberN7547G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLouise Bighouse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 21 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC