Casualties unknown

Aircraft Overturns During Taxi in High Crosswinds at Chino Airport (N5854R)

Chino, CA, US

On November 27, 1996, a Cessna 172G (registration N5854R) was involved in an aviation accident near Chino, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost directional control while taxiing in gusty crosswinds at Chino Airport, causing the aircraft to overturn. The computed crosswind component exceeded the aircraft's maximum demonstrated capability.

Incident Details

After landing on runway 8, the pilot turned left onto perpendicular taxiway B and began taxiing northbound toward parking. In a written report, the pilot stated that after contacting Chino ground, he reported '...having trouble; ground aske[d] if I needed help, I said NO, 10 seconds later I was upside down.' The aircraft overturned during the attempted taxi.

Weather Conditions

Prior to landing, the local controller advised the pilot that winds were from 060 degrees at 30 knots, with gusts to 40 knots. Based on tower-reported winds at the time, the computed crosswind component during taxi was 28 knots steady state with gusts to 38 knots.

Aircraft Specifications

According to Cessna Aircraft, the maximum demonstrated crosswind capability of the aircraft is 17 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 1996 Cessna 172G accident near Chino, CA?

A pilot lost directional control while taxiing in gusty crosswinds at Chino Airport, causing the aircraft to overturn. The computed crosswind component exceeded the aircraft's maximum demonstrated capability.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 1996 involved a Cessna 172G, registration N5854R, at Chino, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07079. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.