N7898NCessna R172E (T-41C)2006-05-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna R172E (T-41C)S/N: R172-0289

Summary

On May 17, 2006, a Cessna R172E (T-41C) (N7898N) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

The pilot landed and turned left onto a taxiway. When he stopped to call ground control, he noticed blowing dust nearby. The airplane began to buffet. Suddenly, the airplane was overturned by a wind gust.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN06CA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7898N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
NTSB Number
DEN06CA077
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20060607X00710
Coordinates
35.040279, -106.609169
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 failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R172-0289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
R172E (T-41C)C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
3400 CLARK AVE SE
Status
Deregistered
City
KIRTLAND AFB
State / Zip Code
NM 87117
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot landed and turned left onto a taxiway. When he stopped to call ground control, he noticed blowing dust nearby. The airplane began to buffet. Suddenly, the airplane was overturned by a wind gust.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA077