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:
- The pilot, attempting a visual approach with a 90-degree crosswind, reported being "slow" on final and used a soft field landing procedure.
- Upon touchdown, a wind gust pushed the airplane off the runway, causing it to contact a snow bank with the left main landing gear.
- The airplane subsequently nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
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