ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 200591
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| Date: | Monday 3 April 2017 |
| Time: | 14:45 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172L |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7547G |
| MSN: | 17259247 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5523 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Twisp, WA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Twisp, WA (2S0) |
| Twisp, WA (2S0) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, about 50 ft above the runway, a wind gust from the south caused the airplane to drift. The pilot added that she attempted to go around but was unsuccessful. The right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the pilot, the wind about the time of the accident was variable from 6° to 8°, gusting to between 10 and 12 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 28.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Oct-2017 19:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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