On February 19, 1983, a Cessna 172N (registration N5802J) was involved in an aviation accident near Durango, 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.
A single-engine aircraft nosed over after contacting snow-covered terrain during a go-around following a gusty crosswind landing. The pilot cited a retention wall creating turbulent winds not previously known.
Accident Overview
The aircraft went out of control during an attempted go-around and contacted snow-covered terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
Sequence of Events
The pilot encountered gusty crosswinds at touchdown during the landing approach and initiated a go-around. The go-around attempt was unsuccessful; the aircraft contacted the ground off the runway and went out of control in the snow, subsequently nosing over.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that after the accident, she learned that a retention wall located abeam and to the left of the accident site creates hazardous and turbulent winds. She stated that if she had been aware of this, she could have landed farther down the runway to avoid the turbulence.
What happened in the 19 Feb 1983 Cessna 172N accident near Durango, CO?
A single-engine aircraft nosed over after contacting snow-covered terrain during a go-around following a gusty crosswind landing. The pilot cited a retention wall creating turbulent winds not previously known.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Feb 1983 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5802J, at Durango, CO.
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