The pilot reported that the airplane entered the airport traffic pattern, and he performed a visual approach to Runway 35 with a 90-degree crosswind to the landing direction. He stated that he was “slow” on final and when he touched down using a soft field landing procedure, the airplane was “pushed” off the runway by a wind gust, contacted a snow bank with the left main landing gear tire, and nosed over. Both wings were substantially damaged.
March 1, 2008, Apple River, Ill., Cessna 172
The pilot reported that the airplane entered the airport traffic pattern, and he performed a visual approach to Runway 35 with a 90-degree crosswind to the landing direction. He stated that he was "slow" on final and when he touched down using a soft field landing procedure, the airplane was "pushed" off the runway by a wind gust, contacted a snow bank with the left main landing gear tire, and nosed over. Both wings were substantially damaged.
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot attempting a visual approach to Runway 35 with a 90-degree crosswind and slow speed on final was pushed off the runway by a wind gust upon touchdown.
- The airplane contacted a snow bank, nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to both wings.
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