On August 24, 1994, a Cessna 172 (registration N75534) operated by Roger J. Braun was involved in an aviation accident near Anoka, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot attempting to land ahead of a thunderstorm on Runway 17 reported a strong right crosswind prevented lowering the right wheel, forcing the airplane off the left side. During a go-around, control was lost, resulting in impact with a fence and nosing over.
Accident Sequence
The pilot was attempting to land on Runway 17 ahead of an approaching thunderstorm. During the landing approach, the pilot reported that a strong right crosswind from the storm prevented the lowering of the right wheel. This caused the airplane to be forced off the left side of the runway. The pilot then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane subsequently impacted a fence and nosed over.
Weather Conditions
Witnesses at the scene reported low ceilings and gusting winds at the time of the accident. A weather reporting station located 7 miles away recorded winds from 310 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 32 knots. These conditions were consistent with the thunderstorm approaching the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot indicated that the strong right crosswind from the storm prevented the lowering of the right wheel and forced the airplane off the left side of the runway. After the go-around attempt, control was lost.
What happened in the 24 Aug 1994 Cessna 172 accident near Anoka, MN?
A pilot attempting to land ahead of a thunderstorm on Runway 17 reported a strong right crosswind prevented lowering the right wheel, forcing the airplane off the left side. During a go-around, control was lost, resulting in impact with a fence and nosing over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Aug 1994 involved a Cessna 172, registration N75534, operated by Roger J. Braun, at Anoka, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm.
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