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
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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