ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366927
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| Date: | Wednesday 23 May 1990 |
| Time: | 18:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172P |
| Owner/operator: | Orlando Aero Club, Inc. |
| Registration: | N66026 |
| MSN: | 17275950 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1983 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-D2J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Plymouth, FL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Zellwood, FL (X61) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT STATED THAT SHE PERFORMED A GO-AROUND DURING THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO LAND, DUE TO A DIRECT CROSSWIND FROM THE RT AT 12-15 KTS. DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE LT WING CONTACTED THE RWY FOLLOWED BY THE PROPELLER. THE ACFT CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE FLIGHT CONTROLS WERE EXAMINED & THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLYING EXPEREINCE.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA90LA129
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 13:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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