ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355177
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| Date: | Thursday 2 October 1997 |
| Time: | 18:40 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7692T |
| MSN: | 47292 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3255 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-320C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grand Junction, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KGJT) |
| Montrose, CO (KMTJ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While holding in position for takeoff, the aircraft was struck by a wind gust which caused it to nose over. Nearly all upper surfaces on the aircraft sustained buckling and wrinkling damage as a result. Recorded wind at the time was from 240 degrees magnetic heading at 39 knots with gusts to 43 knots and a rain cell was passing approximately 4 miles south of the airport. There are no published aircraft operating restrictions regarding crosswind operations for this year and model aircraft. The manufacturer does provide suggested techniques for taxi and takeoff in high wind and cross wind conditions. The aircraft heading was 290 degrees at the time of the occurrence.
Probable Cause: Encounter with high gusting winds while standing with the engine running
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA003
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 09:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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