Casualties unknown

1990-04-27: Cessna 172 (N6356D) — PC Flyers — Englewood, CO

Englewood, CO, US

On April 27, 1990, a Cessna 172 (registration N6356D) operated by PC Flyers was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT LANDED WITH A TAILWIND, AND COST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING ROLLOUT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot reported encountering windshear on short final during a solo cross-country flight. The aircraft nosed over during landing roll and came to rest inverted on the runway, sustaining damage to the vertical stabilizer and wing tops.

Flight Summary

A private pilot was completing a cross-country solo flight. According to the pilot, she had obtained weather information indicating that a front was expected around the same time she estimated her arrival. The flight proceeded without event until the landing phase.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that on short final, she encountered windshear. During the landing roll, she reported that the tail lifted and the aircraft nosed over. The aircraft then came to rest inverted on the runway.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in damage to the vertical stabilizer and the tops of the wings. No further details about the extent of damage were provided.

The pilot did not specify any other conditions or factors beyond the windshear encounter. The report does not mention any injuries or other personnel involved.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22907. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.