Casualties unknown

Private Pilot Flips Aircraft During Checkout After Runway Excursion in Crosswind (N89989)

Wesley Chapel, FL, US

On September 15, 1985, a Cessna 172P (registration N89989) operated by Topp OF Tampa,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Wesley Chapel, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A private pilot undergoing a checkout with a CFI experienced a runway excursion and flipped the aircraft during the fourth touch-and-go landing in a 20-degree right crosswind tailwind condition.

Incident Overview

A private pilot was receiving a checkout in the aircraft from a certified flight instructor (CFI). During the flight, the pilot encountered difficulty on the runway due to wind conditions.

Wind Conditions

The reported wind was from 070 degrees at 13 knots. The active runway was 32, resulting in a 20-degree right crosswind and tailwind component. The pilot stated that the crosswind limitations of the aircraft might have been exceeded.

Sequence of Events

On the fourth touch-and-go landing, the aircraft departed the runway to the right and flipped over. Full flaps had been used on all landings during the flight.

Remarks

The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or occupant details. No injuries or fatalities are mentioned in the source. The pilot's opinion regarding crosswind limitations was noted but not confirmed as a causal factor.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sept 1985 Cessna 172P accident near Wesley Chapel, FL?

A private pilot undergoing a checkout with a CFI experienced a runway excursion and flipped the aircraft during the fourth touch-and-go landing in a 20-degree right crosswind tailwind condition.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N89989, operated by Topp OF Tampa,inc., at Wesley Chapel, FL.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37846. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.