24 Mar 2013: CESSNA 172 K — Ryans Dream Inc.

24 Mar 2013: CESSNA 172 K — Ryans Dream Inc.

No fatalities • Tistusville, FL, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, he elected to land at the accident airport since there were thunderstorms between him and the destination airport. He landed the airplane without incident and was taxiing to the tiedown area when the wind increased. The wind lifted the tail of the airplane, it nosed over, and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The weather reported at an airport located six miles to the east of the accident location included thunderstorm activity and winds from 240 degrees at 14 knots, gusts 19 knots, and the peak wind was recorded at 52 knots.

Contributing factors

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Conditions

Weather
IMC, wind 230/14kt, vis 0sm

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