Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Broomfield, CO — 2009-02-26

Final reportCEN09CA181
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Date
2009-02-26
Location
Broomfield, CO, USA
Airport
KBJC
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N737KR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was taxiing into position for takeoff when a wind gust, reported by the tower, of 52 knots lifted the right wing of the airplane. The right wing continued to rotate the aircraft and move it to the left on the ramp. The pilot attempted to maintain control but was unsuccessful and the aircraft rolled inverted. The pilot was able to egress unassisted and was not injured. Weather forecast at the 40 minutes prior to the accident indicated forecast winds 250 degrees at 15 knots. At 7 minutes after the accident the updated weather observation showed winds from 260 degrees at 38 knots with gusts to 52 knots.

NTSB coding

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