On August 25, 1986, a Cessna 172A (registration N7261T) operated by Michael D. Allison was involved in an aviation accident near Gainesville, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A wind shift and gust that inverted the aircraft while it was taxiing for takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A wind shift and gust inverted the aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. The pilot had not checked weather reports before taxiing out, despite thunderstorms being in the area.
The pilot was taxiing the aircraft into position for takeoff when a sudden wind shift occurred. A gust of wind inverted the aircraft during this phase of ground movement. Prior to taxiing out to the runway, the pilot had not obtained any weather reports.
At the time of the incident, thunderstorms were present in the area. Heavy rain began within minutes of the accident, significantly reducing visibility to approximately one-quarter mile.
A wind shift and gust that inverted the aircraft while it was taxiing for takeoff.
A wind shift and gust inverted the aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. The pilot had not checked weather reports before taxiing out, despite thunderstorms being in the area.
The accident on 25 Aug 1986 involved a Cessna 172A, registration N7261T, operated by Michael D. Allison, at Gainesville, TX.
A wind shift and gust that inverted the aircraft while it was taxiing for takeoff.
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