26 Oct 2008: CESSNA 172M 17263162 — JET AIR INC

26 Oct 2008: CESSNA 172M 17263162 — JET AIR INC

No fatalities • Carroll, IA, United States

Probable cause

The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot had rented the airplane from the operator and arrived at Arthur N Neu Airport (CIN) earlier in the day. The pilot was taxiing the airplane to the runway for departure when the airplane flipped over due to high winds and sustained substantial damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • factor Effect on equipment

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 310/34kt, vis 10sm

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Same operator

  • 10 Jun 2015 — CESSNA 172S S (JET AIR INC)
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