On April 20, 1996, a Cessna 175 (registration N7002M) operated by Jacqueline A. Cahill was involved in an aviation accident near Pittsfield, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a full-stop landing after touch-and-go exercises, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, causing the right wing to strike the runway.
Incident Overview
A pilot was practicing crosswind landings on runway 26. After completing two touch-and-go landings, the pilot performed a full-stop landing. During the landing roll, as the airplane decelerated, the left wing lifted and the right wing struck the runway surface.
Wind Conditions
The pilot reported the wind direction as 160 to 200 degrees, with speeds of 8 to 10 knots and gusts up to 20 knots.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated, "...a gust of wind caught the left wing and tipped the aircraft...." This suggests that the gust affected the aircraft's lateral stability during the landing roll.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Apr 1996 Cessna 175 accident near Pittsfield, MA?
During a full-stop landing after touch-and-go exercises, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, causing the right wing to strike the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Apr 1996 involved a Cessna 175, registration N7002M, operated by Jacqueline A. Cahill, at Pittsfield, MA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.
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