On February 9, 2002, a Cessna 172 (registration N7025A) was involved in an aviation accident near Manito, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor. 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 Cessna 172 stalled at about 17 feet AGL during a short field landing demonstration by a CFI. The CFI reported wind shear from trees. Recorded winds had a crosswind component near the aircraft's demonstrated limit.
Incident Overview
A Cessna 172 stalled approximately 17 feet above ground level during a short field landing maneuver. The landing was being demonstrated by a certified flight instructor (CFI) to a student pilot.
Pilot Report
The CFI stated that the winds were from 180 degrees and that the airplane encountered wind shear due to trees while landing on runway 22. The runway dimensions are 2,784 feet by 40 feet.
Weather Conditions
Winds recorded 11 nautical miles north-northeast of the accident site were from 160 degrees at 21 knots, gusting to 26 knots. This resulted in a crosswind component of 14 knots, gusting to 18 knots. Later models of the Cessna 172 have a demonstrated crosswind component of 15 knots.
What happened in the 9 Feb 2002 Cessna 172 accident near Manito, IL?
A Cessna 172 stalled at about 17 feet AGL during a short field landing demonstration by a CFI. The CFI reported wind shear from trees. Recorded winds had a crosswind component near the aircraft's demonstrated limit.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Feb 2002 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Feb 2002 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7025A, at Manito, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor.
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