Casualties unknown

1990-11-11: Cessna 152 (N68744) — Chandelle Aviation, Corp. Ltd. — West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL, US

On November 11, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N68744) operated by Chandelle Aviation, Corp. Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near West Palm Beach, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO LAND ON A RUNWAY THAT WAS MORE ALIGNED WITH THE WIND. FACTORS WERE: CROSSWIND AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot performing touch-and-go landings experienced a wind shift gusting to 20 knots. During landing, the aircraft rolled over and came to rest inverted on Runway 31.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that prior to departure, wind conditions were calm. After completing several touch-and-go landing maneuvers, the pilot returned to land. While on approach, the pilot was advised that the wind was from the north at 14 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft rolled over and came to rest inverted. The runway in use was Runway 31.

Weather Information

The hourly surface observation taken at the time of the accident recorded the wind as from the north at 12 knots with gusts to 20 knots. This wind condition was gusty and exceeded the advisory given to the pilot during approach.

Aircraft Performance Limitations

According to the pilot's operating handbook, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the aircraft is 12 knots. The observed wind at the time of the accident, with gusts to 20 knots, exceeded this demonstrated limit.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24659. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.