N775SP

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8705

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 29, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA317
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20140630X92345
Coordinates
28.545555, -81.333053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8705
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
775SP LLC
Address
8600 XYLITE ST NE
City
BLAINE
State / Zip Code
MN 55449-5003
Country
United States

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that he had completed an approximate 1 hour flight with his student pilot and they landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane had a long taxi to return to the fixed based operator. During the taxi, a thunderstorm moved into the area and the wind increased. The strong wind caused the airplane to weathervane violently in one direction. The wind then lifted the airplane, flipped it over, and it came to rest inverted on the taxiway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilizer. The recorded wind at the airport at the time of the accident was from 120 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 31 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# ERA14CA317