N7825T

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17257538

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 8, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA222
Location
Manvel, TX
Event ID
20130409X04631
Coordinates
29.478889, -95.326385
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7825T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Analysis

During the takeoff roll from the grass runway 02, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane became airborne, touched down and "skipped" several times before it nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the nearest facility recorded the wind from 150 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 16 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# CEN13CA222