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June 8, 2017 · Cessna 172 L · N4284Q
Nashville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172 L (1971)
Tail Number
N4284Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA329
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, "a strong wind" pushed the airplane to the right and he was "unable to regain control." The airplane impacted a taxiway sign and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was from 020° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, "a strong wind" pushed the airplane to the right and he was "unable to regain control". The airplane impacted a taxiway sign and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was 020° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportJohn C Tune (0nm SSW)
Runway02
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 L
Tail NumberN4284Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC