N333AE

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172MS/N: 17263162

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 26, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA044
Location
Carroll, IA
Event ID
20081028X03156
Coordinates
42.046112, -94.788887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N333AE
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17263162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172MC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot had rented the airplane from the operator and arrived at Arthur N Neu Airport (CIN) earlier in the day. The pilot was taxiing the airplane to the runway for departure when the airplane flipped over due to high winds and sustained substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA044