Casualties unknown

Cessna 172 N737LH Overturns After Landing on Ice-Covered Runway

Sandusky, OH, US

On January 8, 1982, a Cessna 172N (registration N737LH) operated by Mark F Winter was involved in an aviation accident near Sandusky, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Pilot of N737LH landed on Runway 27 despite FBO recommendation for Runway 18, citing crosswind correction. After touchdown on ice, wind caused aircraft to veer right, striking a snow berm and flipping onto its back.

Incident Overview

On the day of the accident, the wind was from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The fixed base operator had advised all pilots to use Runway 18. After arriving, the pilot of N737LH observed another aircraft using Runway 27 and elected to land on that runway.

Approach and Landing

The pilot noted a left crosswind on final approach and corrected accordingly. After touchdown on the ice-covered runway, the wind blew the aircraft to the right. The plane departed the runway, hit a snow berm, and flipped over onto its back.

Aircraft and Conditions

The registration N737LH was involved. The runway was covered with ice at the time of the accident. No further details about the aircraft type or occupant status were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 1982 Cessna 172N accident near Sandusky, OH?

Pilot of N737LH landed on Runway 27 despite FBO recommendation for Runway 18, citing crosswind correction. After touchdown on ice, wind caused aircraft to veer right, striking a snow berm and flipping onto its back.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 1982 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N737LH, operated by Mark F Winter, at Sandusky, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X01778. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.