On September 18, 1982, a Cessna 152 (registration N46872) operated by Hyannis Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hyannis, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. 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.
A pilot experienced a nose-over incident after landing on runway 23 in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in significant damage to the propeller and nose gear assembly.
What happened
Following the completion of a cross-country flight, the pilot initiated a landing approach on runway 23. Meteorological reports indicated a wind direction from 240 degrees with a speed of 10 knots, gusting up to 20 knots. During the final phase of the landing sequence, the aircraft's main landing gear made contact with the runway surface. However, the aircraft subsequently pitched forward, causing the nose section to impact the ground. The force of this impact resulted in the detachment of the nose wheel and severe deformation of the propeller, which was bent badly upon inspection.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
What happened in the 18 Sept 1982 Cessna 152 accident near Hyannis, MA?
A pilot experienced a nose-over incident after landing on runway 23 in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in significant damage to the propeller and nose gear assembly.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Sept 1982 involved a Cessna 152, registration N46872, operated by Hyannis Aviation, Inc., at Hyannis, MA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
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