Casualties unknown

Aircraft Tips Over on Nose and Right Wing Tip During Taxi in Gusty Wind (N5745T)

Broomfield, CO, US

On January 27, 1982, a Cessna 172N (registration N5745T) operated by Flying Cats was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot, hearing wind gusts to 30 knots, landed and taxied. Feeling the tail lifted by wind, he attempted to turn into the wind, but the aircraft tipped over onto its nose and right wing tip.

Sequence of Events

Prior to landing, the pilot monitored the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and noted that the wind was from 320 degrees at 15 knots. While on final approach for landing, he heard a radio transmission stating that the wind was gusting to 30 knots.

During the landing, the pilot thought the right tire blew out. Nevertheless, he cleared the runway, obtained clearance to taxi to a parking area, and made a series of right and left turns while taxiing. After turning into a lane in the parking area, he felt the tail being lifted by the wind. He tried to turn the aircraft into the wind for control, but the plane tipped over on its nose and right wing tip.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage: it tipped over on its nose and right wing tip. No further details on damage extent or other items are provided in the source.

Additional Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, time of day, location, number of occupants, or any injuries. No analysis or causal factors are stated beyond the factual sequence.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jan 1982 Cessna 172N accident near Broomfield, CO?

A pilot, hearing wind gusts to 30 knots, landed and taxied. Feeling the tail lifted by wind, he attempted to turn into the wind, but the aircraft tipped over onto its nose and right wing tip.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 1982 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5745T, operated by Flying Cats, at Broomfield, CO.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X01925. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.