Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172K near Atqasuk, AK — 2012-09-15

Final reportANC12CA108
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Date
2012-09-15
Location
Atqasuk, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172K
Registration
N84549
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that during a high-speed taxi, the wind pushed the airplane sideways into a shallow riverbed, and it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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