ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 362216
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| Date: | Saturday 10 April 1993 |
| Time: | 17:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6346E |
| MSN: | 46446 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2521 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-300-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Towanda, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Wichita, KS (71K) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING LANDING ROLL AT THE PILOT'S PRIVATE AIRSTRIP A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING TIP DUG INTO THE GROUND.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI93LA138
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Mar-2024 19:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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