Casualties unknown

1993-11-03: Cessna T210F (N6177R) — Vanderloos, William, E. — Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, WY, US

On November 3, 1993, a Cessna T210F (registration N6177R) operated by Vanderloos, William, E. was involved in an aviation accident near Sheridan, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT DID NOT OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE AFTER LANDING IN HIGH WING CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG, GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

After diverting to Sheridan, Wyoming, due to inclement weather, a pilot landed on runway 31 and taxied onto runway 05. A gust of wind flipped the aircraft inverted while taxiing northeast.

Incident Overview

A pilot diverted to Sheridan, Wyoming, due to inclement weather and landed on runway 31. After landing, the pilot exited runway 31 approximately midfield and entered runway 05. While taxiing northeast on runway 05, a gust of wind caught the aircraft and flipped it inverted.

Weather Conditions

Surface winds reported at the time of the mishap at the airport were 300 degrees magnetic at 30 knots with gusts of 43 knots. Strong westerly to northwesterly winds were reported at the airport during the afternoon of the accident.

Sequence of Events

According to the official source, the pilot landed on runway 31 after diverting due to weather. Upon exiting runway 31 at midfield onto runway 05, the aircraft began taxiing northeast. A wind gust then caused the aircraft to flip inverted.

Conclusion

The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, or occupants are specified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13796. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.