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February 17, 2018 · Cessna 172 M · N13453

Broomfield, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1973)
Tail Number
N13453
Operator
Bell Ornithopters Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA135

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on runway 30, about 10 miles per hour, in gusting wind conditions, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut, the rudder and the vertical stabilizer. The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 27 kts and gusting to 40 kts. The manufacturer's pilot operating handbook specified that the maximum demonstrated crosswind component during takeoff or landing was 15 knots. The calculated crosswind component for the specified conditions was 29 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 30, about 10 miles per hour, in gusting wind conditions, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut, the rudder and the vertical stabilizer. The METAR at the accident airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 27kts and gusting to 40kts. The manufacture's pilot operating handbook specified that the maximum demonstrated crosswind component during takeoff or landing was 15 knots. The calculated crosswind component for the specified conditions was 29 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 MST
Nearest AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan (0nm NNW)
Runway30L
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN13453
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Ornithopters Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind240° @ 27 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 9 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time04:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data