Cessna 172
Lebanon, KY — June 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA367 |
| Event ID | 20190617X80121 |
| Location | Lebanon, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.63361, -85.24194 |
| Airport | LEBANON SPRINGFIELD-GEORGE HOE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a "big gust of wind" and the airplane veered left. The airplane exited the runway, impacted a ditch and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 190° at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The airplane landed on runway 11. The calculated crosswind component was about 14 knots.
The manufacturer's pilot's operating handbook states, "The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon pilot capability as well as aircraft limitations. With average pilot technique, direct crosswinds of 15 knots can be handled with safety."
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.