On September 13, 2000, a Cessna 120 (registration N2007V) was involved in an aviation accident near Arco, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that during landing in calm conditions, a wind gust lifted the left wing, causing the right wing to strike the runway, leading to a veer off the runway and a nose-over into a ditch.
Accident Description
The pilot of the airplane reported that he checked wind conditions using the automated weather system and visually inspected wind socks at both ends of the runway. The winds were calm at the time. He set up for a normal landing.
Sequence of Events
Just before touchdown, a gust of wind raised the left wing. As a result, the right wing contacted the runway surface, causing the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane then exited the side of the runway and traveled into a ditch, where it nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
What happened in the 13 Sept 2000 Cessna 120 accident near Arco, ID?
A pilot reported that during landing in calm conditions, a wind gust lifted the left wing, causing the right wing to strike the runway, leading to a veer off the runway and a nose-over into a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Sept 2000 involved a Cessna 120, registration N2007V, at Arco, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor.
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