ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354752
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| Date: | Sunday 1 March 1998 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N84561 |
| MSN: | 52522 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marietta, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tyler, TX (KTYR) |
| (T40) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While on final approach to runway 35 at the McGehee Catfish Restaurant Airport, the aircraft encountered a north-westerly crosswind and the pilot performed a go-around. During a second approach to runway 35, an 'unpredictable crosswinds/windshear exceeded control capability of A/C,' and blew the aircraft to the right of the runway into the top of 30 foot trees. The pilot applied full power, the aircraft began to climb, and he turned into the wind. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a power line, and came to rest inverted about 100 yards south of the runway. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 330 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 25.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA137
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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