Casualties unknown

Cessna 172R Flipped by Jet Blast from Taxiing Boeing 767-300 (N445AF)

Boston, MA, US

On September 4, 2007, a Cessna 172R (registration N445AF) was involved in an aviation accident near Boston, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The jet blast from a taxiing Boeing 767-300 caused the Cessna 172R to flip onto its left wing. 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.

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After landing, a Cessna 172R following ATC instructions to expedite crossing of a parallel runway and pull up alongside a stopped Boeing 767-300 was flipped onto its left wing by the Boeing's jet blast when it resumed taxi and turned right. The Cessna sustained substantial left wing spar damage.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 172R experienced a loss of control after landing when it was exposed to jet blast from a Boeing 767-300 that was taxiing. The incident occurred following instructions from air traffic control for the Cessna pilot to expedite crossing a parallel runway and position the aircraft along the left side of the stopped Boeing.

Sequence of Events

The pilot of the Cessna 172R landed and received clearance from air traffic control to expedite his crossing of a parallel runway. He was then instructed to pull up and stop along the left side of a stationary Boeing 767-300. The Boeing subsequently resumed its taxi and initiated a right turn. During the turn, the jet blast from the Boeing's engines struck the Cessna, causing it to flip onto its left wing.

Damage

The Cessna 172R sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar as a result of being rolled onto its left wing. The extent of other damage is not detailed in the source.

Probable Cause

The jet blast from a taxiing Boeing 767-300 caused the Cessna 172R to flip onto its left wing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Sept 2007 Cessna 172R accident near Boston, MA?

After landing, a Cessna 172R following ATC instructions to expedite crossing of a parallel runway and pull up alongside a stopped Boeing 767-300 was flipped onto its left wing by the Boeing's jet blast when it resumed taxi and turned right. The Cessna sustained substantial left wing spar damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Sept 2007 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N445AF, at Boston, MA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The jet blast from a taxiing Boeing 767-300 caused the Cessna 172R to flip onto its left wing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070926X01445. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.