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February 23, 2018 · Cessna 172 M · N5147N

Show Low, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1973)
Tail Number
N5147N
Operator
Canyon State Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA141

The flight instructor reported that, during approach in a gusting crosswind, he took the flight controls from the student pilot about 500 to 700 ft above ground level. He added that, during the landing roll while decelerating, a wind gust lifted the back of the airplane "from the rear right to the front left, forcing the front wheel onto the ground and lifting the plane onto the left main" landing gear. He applied full left rudder and right aileron to correct, but when it did not improve the situation, he "relaxed the controls slightly back towards neutral." Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the right and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage and empennage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 26 knots, gusting to 32 knots. The airplane landed on runway 06.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind and tailwind conditions.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that, during approach in a gusting crosswind, he took the flight controls from the student pilot at about 500-700 ft. above ground level. He added that, during the landing roll while decelerating, a wind gust lifted up the back of the airplane "from the rear right to the front left forcing the front wheel onto the ground and lifting the plane onto the left main" landing gear. He applied full left rudder and right aileron to correct, but when it did not improve the situation he "relaxed the controls slightly back towards neutral". Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the right and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 26 knots, gusting 32 knots. The airplane landed on runway 06.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MST
Nearest AirportShow Low Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway06
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN5147N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCanyon State Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 26 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data