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Wind Gust Overturns Airplane During Taxi

Osh Kosh, NE, United States

On November 14, 2008, a CESSNA 172I operated by GAMBY JOHN E was involved in an aviation accident near Osh Kosh, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot landed a single-engine airplane on Runway 30, then taxied back opposite direction and turned onto a taxiway. A gust of wind flipped the airplane onto its back, causing structural damage to wings and vertical stabilizer. No mechanical failures reported.

Accident Details

A private pilot had just landed a single-engine airplane on Runway 30. After landing, the pilot taxied back along the same runway in the opposite direction. The pilot then made a 90-degree turn onto a taxiway. During this turn, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right, causing it to flip over onto its back.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained structural damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine.

Wind Conditions

The wind was reported from 320 degrees at 32 knots, gusting to 43 knots.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Response/compensation

Related events

Same aircraft family

  • 24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
  • 23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
  • 18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
  • 16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
  • 9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
  • 8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
  • 7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
  • 24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
  • 21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
  • 18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
  • 16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
  • 9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 2008 CESSNA 172I accident near Osh Kosh, NE?

A private pilot landed a single-engine airplane on Runway 30, then taxied back opposite direction and turned onto a taxiway. A gust of wind flipped the airplane onto its back, causing structural damage to wings and vertical stabilizer. No mechanical failures reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 2008 CESSNA 172I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 2008 involved a CESSNA 172I, operated by GAMBY JOHN E, at Osh Kosh, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.

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