ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357497
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| Date: | Friday 26 April 1996 |
| Time: | 09:48 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Mile High Aviation Svc, Inc. |
| Registration: | N75839 |
| MSN: | 17267994 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11049 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2AD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Broomfield, CO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | , CO (KBJC) |
| (KBJC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was on downwind leg to runway 11L when the control tower operator advised the pilot that wind velocity had increased to 15 knots. On final approach, the pilot was advised the wind velocity had dropped to 5 knots. The pilot said the airplane was then to the left of the runway centerline, and he maneuvered to correct the alignment. The airplane touched down with a side load because the nose was not pointed down the runway. The airplane departed the left side of the runway onto a high speed turnoff, crossed a parallel taxiway and struck the taxiway sign. The nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a halt on the parking ramp. The wind was reported to be from 070 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 16 knots.
Probable Cause: the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. A factor was the cross wind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA182
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 18:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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