Casualties unknown

Crosswind Landing Results in Runway Excursion and Damage (N5536E)

Canton, TX, US

On March 6, 1983, a Cessna 172N (registration N5536E) was involved in an aviation accident near Canton, TX. 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.

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A pilot reported that during arrival with a 15-knot gusting 22-knot right crosswind, a gust blew the aircraft over a plowed area adjacent to the runway during a low approach. A go-around was attempted but the aircraft impacted the side of the runway, damaging the nosewheel, propeller, and both wings. The pilot noted a cruise propeller was installed, which may have degraded go-around performance.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported a landing incident that occurred during arrival at an unspecified airport. The aircraft was attempting to land with a right crosswind of 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. According to the pilot, the aircraft was very low over the runway when a gust of wind blew it over a plowed area adjacent to the runway.

Go-Around Attempt

In response, the pilot applied full power, raised the flaps, and secured the carburetor heat in an attempt to execute a go-around. However, the aircraft subsequently impacted on the side of the runway.

Aircraft Damage

The impact resulted in damage to the nosewheel, propeller, and both wings. No other damage was reported.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that a cruise propeller was installed on the aircraft, which according to the pilot may have degraded the go-around performance.

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What happened in the 6 Mar 1983 Cessna 172N accident near Canton, TX?

A pilot reported that during arrival with a 15-knot gusting 22-knot right crosswind, a gust blew the aircraft over a plowed area adjacent to the runway during a low approach. A go-around was attempted but the aircraft impacted the side of the runway, damaging the nosewheel, propeller, and both wings. The pilot noted…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Mar 1983 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5536E, at Canton, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42431. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.