Aviation Accident Summary CHI93LA221

RAPID CITY, SD, USA

Aircraft #1

N5435E

CESSNA 172

Analysis

WHILE TAXIING FROM A LANDING INTO STRONG WINDS (40-50 KTS), THE PILOT WAS TURNING TO EXIT THE TAXIWAY INTERSECTION WHEN THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING AND TAIL LIFTED AND FLIPPED THE AIRCRAFT OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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