While on final approach, the pilot encountered a right crosswind, and then up- and downdrafts as she crossed over a cliff under the flight path. The pilot said the touchdown was uneventful but, as the airplane slowed during the landing roll, it encountered a right crosswind gust, and the right wing lifted. Although remedial flight control inputs and power were applied, the left wing scraped the runway surface and the airplane pivoted to the left, exposing it to a nearly direct tailwind. As the pilot attempted to bring it back under control, the airplane nosed over onto its back.
December 5, 2009, Diamond Point, Wash., Cessna 172M
While on final approach, the pilot encountered a right crosswind, and then up- and downdrafts as she crossed over a cliff under the flight path. The pilot said the touchdown was uneventful but, as the airplane slowed during the landing roll, it encountered a right crosswind gust, and the right wing lifted.
Key Takeaways:
- During final approach and landing roll, the pilot encountered challenging wind conditions, including crosswinds, updrafts, and downdrafts.
- A right crosswind gust during the landing roll lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to scrape the runway and the airplane to pivot.
- Despite the pilot's efforts to regain control, the airplane subsequently nosed over and flipped onto its back.
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