Casualties unknown

Aircraft Overturned by Wind Gust During Taxi After Touch-and-Go Landings (N757TY)

Opa Locka, FL, US

On February 17, 1982, a Cessna 152 (registration N757TY) operated by Burnside-ott was involved in an aviation accident near Opa Locka, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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While conducting touch-and-go landings, a pilot observed a squall line approaching and performed a full-stop landing. During taxi, a strong gust flipped the aircraft. The pilot had misinterpreted the forecast time from Z to local.

Incident Summary

During touch-and-go landing practice, the pilot noticed a squall line approaching the airport. He consequently performed a full-stop landing and began taxiing toward the operations area. While taxiing, a strong gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft, causing it to flip over.

Weather Information

Approximately one hour before takeoff, the pilot contacted Miami Flight Service and was advised that a line of thundershowers was advancing down the state but was not expected to reach the Opa Locka area until 1800Z. The pilot misinterpreted this time as 1800 local time, leading to a different expectation of when the weather would arrive.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that he had called Miami Flight Service about one hour prior to departure and received the forecast regarding the thundershower line. He further explained that he misinterpreted the 1800Z time as 1800 local, which may have influenced his assessment of the weather timeline. No injuries or damage details were reported in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Feb 1982 Cessna 152 accident near Opa Locka, FL?

While conducting touch-and-go landings, a pilot observed a squall line approaching and performed a full-stop landing. During taxi, a strong gust flipped the aircraft. The pilot had misinterpreted the forecast time from Z to local.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Feb 1982 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757TY, operated by Burnside-ott, at Opa Locka, FL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02360. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.