On August 3, 1993, a Cessna 172M (registration N80797) was involved in an aviation accident near Manteo, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING (INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported encountering a wind condition believed to be windshear during landing flare, resulting in a nose-high attitude and airspeed drop, leading to loss of control and collision with the runway. Winds were gusty, and no mechanical issues were noted.
Accident Details
During the landing flare and touchdown phase, the pilot encountered a wind condition that she believed to be windshear. This resulted in a nose-high pitch attitude and a drop in airspeed. The pilot lost control of the airplane, causing it to fall nose first and collide with the runway surface.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the wind condition encountered led to the nose-high attitude and airspeed reduction. No further details on the pilot's actions were provided.
Weather Conditions
The local area reported winds at five knots with strong gusts. There was no record of the pilot receiving a weather briefing before or during the flight.
Aircraft Condition
No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot or subsequent inspection.
What happened in the 3 Aug 1993 Cessna 172M accident near Manteo, NC?
A pilot reported encountering a wind condition believed to be windshear during landing flare, resulting in a nose-high attitude and airspeed drop, leading to loss of control and collision with the runway. Winds were gusty, and no mechanical issues were noted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Aug 1993 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N80797, at Manteo, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING (INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION).
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