On June 13, 1982, a Cessna 172N (registration N5158E) operated by Corwin L. Riegsecker was involved in an aviation accident near Marion, IA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to a wind shift, resulting in an overrun of the runway and collision with a ditch. 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.
The pilot reported a normal takeoff and approach in the traffic pattern. A sudden wind shift to nearly 180 degrees caused the aircraft to land long, overrun the runway, and collide with a ditch.
What happened
The pilot reported that he took off, stayed in the traffic pattern, and made a normal approach with one notch of flaps at about 75 mph. He stated that on final approach, the wind shifted from 350 to almost 180 degrees. He landed long and was unable to stop on the runway. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and was damaged when it collided with a ditch.
The investigation
No further investigation details were provided in the source material.
Findings
The primary finding was that the wind shift from 350 to almost 180 degrees contributed to the accident. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the runway after landing long.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to a wind shift, resulting in an overrun of the runway and collision with a ditch.
What happened in the 13 Jun 1982 Cessna 172N accident near Marion, IA?
The pilot reported a normal takeoff and approach in the traffic pattern. A sudden wind shift to nearly 180 degrees caused the aircraft to land long, overrun the runway, and collide with a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jun 1982 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5158E, operated by Corwin L. Riegsecker, at Marion, IA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to a wind shift, resulting in an overrun of the runway and collision with a ditch.
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