CESSNA 172M

Carroll, IA — October 26, 2008

Event Information

DateOctober 26, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN09CA044
Event ID20081028X03156
LocationCarroll, IA
CountryUSA
Coordinates42.04611, -94.78889
AirportArthur N Neu Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172M
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.

Full Narrative

The pilot had rented the airplane from the operator and arrived at Arthur N Neu Airport (CIN) earlier in the day. The pilot was taxiing the airplane to the runway for departure when the airplane flipped over due to high winds and sustained substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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