Aviation Accident Summary CHI92LA080

OMAHA, NE, USA

Aircraft #1

N96722

CESSNA 182

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID WHILE TAXING OUT FOR DEPARTURE, IN A GUSTY SURFACE WIND CONDITION, THE ACFT FLIPPED OVER AS HE TAXIED FROM BEHIND THE TERMINAL BUILDING. THE SURFACE WIND WAS ABOUT 25 KNOTS AND GUSTING.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. ASSOCIATED FACTORS ARE THE HIGH AND GUSTY WINDS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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