CESSNA 172
Manvel, TX, April 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Manvel, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.47889, -95.32639 |
| Airport | Wolfe Air Park |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA222 |
| Event ID | 20130409X04631 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N7825T |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
During the takeoff roll from the grass runway 02, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane became airborne, touched down and "skipped" several times before it nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the nearest facility recorded the wind from 150 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 16 knots.
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.