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May 2, 2024 · Cessna 172M · N20095
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M (1972)
Tail Number
N20095
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA174
The flight instructor reported that he was holding short of the runway waiting for a storm with heavy precipitation to pass when a gust of wind lifted the right wing and pushed the airplane to the right side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upside down which resulted in substantial damage to the wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The flight instructor reported he was holding appropriate flight control inputs for the wind at the time the accident occurred. He reported further that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that he was holding short of the runway waiting for a storm with heavy precipitation to pass when a gust of wind lifted the right wing and pushed the airplane to the right side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upside down which resulted in substantial damage to the wing, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The flight instructor reported he was holding appropriate flight control inputs for the wind at the time the accident occurred. He reported further that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:43 CDT
Nearest AirportDUPAGE (0.5nm N)
Runway02L/
Runway Length7571 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20095
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 17 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 39 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 11 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility0.8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time04:52
Weather SourceWFAC