Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 120 near Scappoose, OR — 2022-09-05

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Date
2022-09-05
Location
Scappoose, OR, USA
Airport
SPB
Aircraft
CESSNA 120
Registration
N77257
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during taxi southbound for takeoff he noticed the windsock in a north-northwest wind direction. He had the flight controls in a neutral position and the engine speed was 800 rpm when he encountered a strong gust of wind from behind. The tail of the airplane lifted, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The right-wing lift strut and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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