N2985U

Substantial
None

Cessna 172ES/N: 17250585

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 22, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA123
Location
Richmond, IN
Event ID
20060512X00566
Coordinates
39.761943, -84.849166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250585
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172EC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CONNERSVILLE FLYING CLUB INC
Address
500 AIRPORT DR
City
CONNERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 47331-7731
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted the runway during a landing and subsequently exited runway 33. The reported winds were 290 degrees at 15 knots gusts to 20 knots. The pilot stated that his touchdown on the runway was normal. He stated, "I continued to hold left aileron with neutral elevator, steering with rudder. Within seconds after landing, the left wing began to lift and the airplane weathervaned to the left. I used full left aileron, full right rudder and full up on the elevator. The wing continued to lift until the right wing tip contacted the runway and the prop struck the runway. The airplane came back down on the main gear and continued rolling down the runway. I steered the airplane into the grass on the right side of the runway and applied brakes to stop with the wings clear of the runway." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA123