Accident Details
On October 27, 2008, at 1026 central daylight time, a Cessna 172H (registration N1714F) was substantially damaged when the airplane nosed over during landing approach at T.P. McCampbell Airport (T43) in Ingleside, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan.
Pilot and Occupants
The pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured. The pilot reported to an FAA inspector that he landed on runway 31. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and nosed over.
Wind Conditions
The pilot stated that winds were from 010 degrees at 27 knots. According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Cessna 172H, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 090 degrees at 15 knots. Using the Crosswind Component Chart, the crosswind component for N1714F was computed to be 23 knots.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft, a Cessna 172H, was registered to and operated by the pilot. The local flight originated from Ingleside at an undetermined time. The pilot was asked several times to submit NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, but the report was never received.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage during the nosed over event.