N737KR – CESSNA 172N – 2009-02-26 NTSB Accident Report

On February 26, 2009, a Cessna 172N (N737KR) was involved in an incident near Broomfield, CO. 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 and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.

The pilot was taxiing into position for takeoff when a wind gust, reported by the tower, of 52 knots lifted the right wing of the airplane. The right wing continued to rotate the aircraft and move it to the left on the ramp. The pilot attempted to maintain control, but was unsuccessful and the aircraft rolled inverted. The pilot was able to egress unassisted and was not injured. Weather forecast at the 40 minutes prior to the accident indicated forecast winds 250 degrees at 15 knots. At 7 minutes after the accident the updated weather observation showed winds from 260 degrees at 38 knots with gusts to 52 knots.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA181. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N737KR.