N7113G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17258813

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 24, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA181
Location
Tistusville, FL
Event ID
20130325X21729
Coordinates
28.620277, -80.834442
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 loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7113G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258813
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RYANS DREAM INC
Address
7820 SW 112TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33156-3719
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he elected to land at the accident airport since there were thunderstorms between him and the destination airport. He landed the airplane without incident and was taxiing to the tiedown area when the wind increased. The wind lifted the tail of the airplane, it nosed over, and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The weather reported at an airport located six miles to the east of the accident location included thunderstorm activity and winds from 240 degrees at 14 knots, gusts 19 knots, and the peak wind was recorded at 52 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA181