Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides With Concrete Stand Pipe During Crosswind Landing (N9703V)

Mccook, TX, US

On September 2, 1982, a Cessna 172M (registration N9703V) operated by Herman A. Skloss was involved in an aviation accident near Mccook, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a landing attempt with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway and struck a concrete stand pipe, causing significant damage to the wing and propeller.

What happened

The incident occurred while the pilot was attempting to land the aircraft under conditions involving a right crosswind. During the final approach and touchdown phase, the aircraft drifted laterally off the left side of the runway surface. The out-of-glyph trajectory resulted in a collision with a concrete stand pipe located adjacent to the airfield.

The impact caused substantial damage to the airframe, specifically affecting the wing structure, the wing strut, and the propeller assembly. Following the initial contact, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure in an attempt to regain controlled flight. However, the previously damaged propeller failed to generate sufficient thrust to sustain the climb.

Consequently, the aircraft was unable to continue the takeoff or maintain altitude. It descended and came to rest in a field adjacent to the runway environment. No further details regarding injuries or specific airport identifiers are provided in the source record.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Sept 1982 Cessna 172M accident near Mccook, TX?

During a landing attempt with a right crosswind, the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway and struck a concrete stand pipe, causing significant damage to the wing and propeller.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Sept 1982 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N9703V, operated by Herman A. Skloss, at Mccook, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04587. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.