Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, registered to and operated by Sound Aviation LLC as a visual flight rules on-demand commercial flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135, N40449: Accident occurred February 13, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/N40449

Location: Anchorage, AK
Accident Number: ANC19TA014
Date & Time: 02/13/2019, 1245 AKS
Registration: N40449
Aircraft: Piper PA32R
Injuries: 1 Serious, 2 None
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled 

On February 13, 2019, about 1245 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N40449, encountered momentary severe turbulence during a descent about 22 miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The airline transport pilot and one of the passengers were not injured; the second passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane sustained no damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by Sound Aviation, LLC., as a visual flight rules on-demand commercial flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and company flight following procedures were in effect. The flight departed Lime Village Airport (AK2), Lime Village, Alaska, about 1200, destined for Merrill Field Airport (MRI), Anchorage, Alaska.

According to the pilot, while en route to MRI, severe turbulence was briefly encountered as the airplane descended through 3,500 feet mean sea level (msl) over the mouth of the Susitna River. One of the two passengers, who was seated in the center row right seat, hit her head on the ceiling. The flight landed at MRI without incident and the passenger was treated at a medical facility, where it was determined that she sustained serious injuries.

During an interview with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, the injured passenger stated that her lap belt was fastened, but not tight enough. She was familiar with the use of the lap belt and flew with this company in the accident airplane, once or twice a month.

The closest weather reporting facility was Ted Stevens International Airport (PANC), which was about 22 miles southeast of the turbulent weather area. At 1253, an automated routine weather observation report indicated the following conditions: wind from 030° at 9 knots, sky condition clear, visibility 10 statute miles, temperature 21°F, dew point 9°F, and altimeter 29.84 inches of mercury. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N40449
Model/Series: PA32R 300
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: Sound Aviation
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135) 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PANC, 132 ft msl
Observation Time: 2153 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 18 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: -6°C / -13°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 9 knots / , 30°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.84 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Departure Point: Lime Village, AK (2AK)
Destination: Anchorage, AK (MRI)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: None
Passenger Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Serious, 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  61.300000, -150.540000 (est)

Runway Excursion: Cessna 182C Skylane, N8644T; accident occurred February 21, 2019 at Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK), Alameda County, California

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oakland, California

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://registry.faa.gov/N8644T


Location: Livermore, CA

Accident Number: GAA19CA146
Date & Time: 02/21/2019, 1710 PST
Registration: N8644T
Aircraft: Cessna 182
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Runway excursion
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

The pilot reported that, during landing with a gusting, right tailwind, the airplane touched down, exited the left side of the runway, and collided with runway lights and taxiway signage. The airplane continued across the adjoining taxiway and then came to a stop.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear attachment points.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the landing was from 350° at 12 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25R.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Tailwind - Effect on operation (Cause)
Gusts - Effect on operation (Cause)
Runway/taxi/approach light - Effect on equipment (Cause)
Sign/marker - Effect on equipment (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-flare/touchdown
Other weather encounter
Runway excursion (Defining event)

Landing-landing roll
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/20/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/27/2017
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 298 hours (Total, all aircraft), 283 hours (Total, this make and model), 253 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 31 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 16 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N8644T
Model/Series: 182 C
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 52544
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 11/02/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2650 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91  installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-470
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 230 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Dusk
Observation Facility, Elevation: KLVK, 393 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1701 PST
Direction from Accident Site: 94°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots / 19 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 350°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Redding, CA (O85)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Livermore, CA (LVK)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1540 PST
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Livermore Muni (LVK)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 399 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 25R
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5253 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 37.693333, -121.820278 (est)

Iberia Air, Airbus A330-202, EC-MNK: Incident occurred February 25, 2019 at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), California

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Los Angeles, California

Iberia Air flight 6171: Struck leading edge of left wing while pulling into gate.

Date: 25-FEB-19
Time: 23:45:00Z
Regis#: EC MNK
Aircraft Make: AIRBUS
Aircraft Model: 330
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAXI (TXI)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: IBERIA AIR
Flight Number: 6171
City: LOS ANGELES
State: CALIFORNIA

Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700, N759GS: Incident occurred February 25, 2019 at Bradley International Airport (KBDL), Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Bradley

Southwest Airlines flight 2169: Experienced a wingtip strike during landing attempt in strong winds.

https://registry.faa.gov/N759GS

Date: 25-FEB-19
Time: 23:42:00Z
Aircraft Make: BOEING
Aircraft Model: 737
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Flight Number: 2169
City: WINDSOR LOCKS
State: CONNECTICUT



Federal officials are investigating why a Southwest Airlines plane made three chaotic landing attempts at Bradley International Airport in high winds Monday night that, according to one report, caused the tip of one wing to scrape the runway and left dozens of frightened passengers vomiting from the severe turbulence.

A spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday an investigation of the incident is underway. Southwest confirmed the aircraft, which was ultimately diverted to T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I., had suffered damage on the right wing. The airline said it will conduct its own internal review of the flight, apologizing to passengers and offering ticket refunds and vouchers for a future flight.

Southwest flight 2169, which had flown out of Orlando International Airport, landed at Green at about 7:30 p.m., carrying 146 passengers and a crew of five.

Passenger Christine Orlovsky-Lascano of Trumbull, who was returning from a trip to Disney World with her mother and three young sons Tuesday, described the harrowing, chaotic scene inside the cabin.

“With each fail they would go back up, circle and then descend again to try and land,” Orlovsky-Lascano said. “So, with each descent that we experienced, there was horrible turbulence that was making a good portion of the people on the plane vomit.”

Monday’s powerful gusts of wind brought down trees and power lines across Connecticut, cutting electricity to thousands of homes and businesses.

According to federal aviation regulations, the pilot is the final authority in the operation of the aircraft. But the FAA may require a written report defending actions taken in the operation of a plane.

The harrowing flight on the Boeing 737 into Bradley comes as Southwest struggles with mounting flight cancellations tied to a maintenance backlog on its fleet. USA Today reported that Southwest canceled 131 Monday flights, or 3 percent of its scheduled flights, citing flight tracker FlightAware. More than 400 flights were delayed, USA Today reported.

Aviation Herald, an industry publication, reported that one of the landing attempts at Bradley resulted in a wing striking the runway.

In a statement, Southwest said there were no reported injuries on the flight.

“We are reaching out to our customers on the flight to offer our apologies, refund their ticket and extend a gesture of a goodwill flight voucher for a future trip on Southwest,” Brandy King, an airline spokeswoman, said in the statement.

The airline did not immediately respond to an inquiry about Southwest investigating the incident.

Once the plane had landed at Green, Orlovsky-Lascano said she rented a car to drive to Trumbull, arriving home at about 10:45 p.m. On Tuesday, she said she remained shaken.

“To be honest, I’m not ready to think about flying anytime soon,” Orlovsky-Lascano said. “Safe to say as we exited the plane, every other row had used barf bags.”

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.courant.com



WINDSOR LOCKS, Connecticut — The FAA is continuing its investigation after a Southwest Airlines jetliner had difficulty landing at Bradley International Airport Monday night.

A wing on the Boeing 737-700 scraped the runway at Bradley, according to the Hartford Courant.

In a written statement, Southwest said that the plane — Flight 2169 operating Monday from Orlando International Airport — suffered some damage and has been taken out of service for repair.

The 737 had 146 customers and five crew members on board when it tried to land at Bradley during high winds on Monday evening. The flight was diverted to T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Southwest said there were no reported injuries.

The airline said it has refunded the cost of passenger’s tickets and offered them vouchers for future travel.

Alisa Sisc, a spokeswoman for Bradley International Airport, said landings and take off are coordinated between the pilot and the FAA Air Traffic Control.

FAA communications manager Kathleen Bergen said the agency doesn’t comment on ongoing investigations.

The final report will be available through a federal Freedom of Information Act request.


Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.masslive.com

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration and Southwest Airlines said they are investigating a flight that made repeated attempts to land at Bradley International Airport on Monday — at one point reportedly striking a wing against the ground — before diverting to Rhode Island.

In a statement, the FAA said Southwest Airlines Flight 2169, a Boeing 737 with 146 customers and five crew onboard, tried to land at Bradley three times amidst strong winds. The plane, which took off from Orlando International Airport in Florida, ultimately landed safely at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick around 7:30 p.m.

No one was injured during the abortive landing, but some reports quoting passengers said people were nauseated and began vomiting in their seats due to severe turbulence as the plane rose and descended.

A spokesman for Southwest said a subsequent inspection indicated that the plane sustained some damage during the landings. The FAA is looking into claims that that the Boeing’s wing tip touched the runway during the first attempted touchdown.

The airline apologized for the incident and extended offers of ticket refunds and vouchers to the passengers. Southwest also said it will launch its own internal investigation of the flight.

Though federal officials have not formally determined what forced the plane’s pilot to divert to Rhode Island, Southwest blamed the unusually strong winds that blew down trees and power lines throughout the state on Monday. At some points, Eversource Energy was reporting thousands of outages among residential and commercial customers.

The failed landing at Bradley comes as Southwest is contending with a slew of canceled flights over the last two weeks. On Feb. 21, the airline dropped nearly 400 flights, or about 9 percent of its schedule, due to problematic weather and maintenance issues, according to a report from USA Today. More flights were delayed after a computer outage the next day.

According to the newspaper, Southwest leadership took the unusual step of publicly apologizing to passengers for the problem and blamed the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association for disrupting ongoing work and contributing to the pileup of delays.

Union officials, in turn, accused Southwest of scapegoating its own technicians and said safety was their top priority, USA Today reported.

Southwest has not said how many of the cancellations were linked to maintenance issues and how many were attributable to inclement weather.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.journalinquirer.com

Stoddard-Hamilton GS-1, N498CF: Incident occurred February 25, 2019 at The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (KMTH), Monroe County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; South Florida

Nose gear collapsed.

https://registry.faa.gov/N498CF

Date: 25-FEB-19
Time: 22:48:00Z
Regis#: N498CF
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: GS 1
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: MARATHON
State: FLORIDA

Loss of Control on Ground: Piper PA-32-260, N3708W, accident occurred February 14, 2019 at Marshall County Airport (C75), Lacon, Illinois

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Springfield, Illinois

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://registry.faa.gov/N3708W


Location: Lacon, IL

Accident Number: GAA19CA145
Date & Time: 02/14/2019, 1400 CST
Registration: N3708W
Aircraft: Piper PA32
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries:1 None 
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

The pilot reported that, during landing after a go-around, the airplane touched down about 5 ft left of the runway centerline and veered left. He corrected with opposite rudder and aileron, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway, and impacted a snowbank.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 11 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from 220° at 9 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 13.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a subsequent impact with a snowbank.

Findings

Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Crosswind - Effect on operation
Gusts - Effect on operation

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Attempted remediation/recovery
Runway excursion
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 44, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 01/09/2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/29/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 159 hours (Total, all aircraft), 29 hours (Total, this make and model), 57 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 29 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N3708W
Model/Series: PA32 260
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32-621
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/08/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines:  1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3306 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-540 SERIES
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KC75, 568 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time:1735 UTC 
Direction from Accident Site:311° 
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 11 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 210°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.54 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C / 2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Lacon, IL (C75)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Lacon, IL (C75)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1340 CST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: MARSHALL COUNTY (C75)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 584 ft
Runway Surface Condition:Wet 
Runway Used: 13
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4003 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.018889, -89.385833 (est)

Endeavor Air, Canadair CRJ-200, N819AY: Incident occurred February 25, 2019 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), New York

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; New York

Endeavor Air flight 5336: Visible damage to wing due to possible jet blast from British Airways, Boeing 747-400, flight 116, G-CIVW.

https://registry.faa.gov/N819AY

Date: 26-FEB-19
Time: 01:52:00Z
Regis#: UNK
Aircraft Make: BOMBARDIER
Aircraft Model: CRJ
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: COMMERCIAL
Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)
Operation: 121
Aircraft Operator: ENDEAVOR AIR
Flight Number: 5336
City: NEW YORK
State: NEW YORK

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 185A Skywagon, N10044; accident occurred February 25, 2019 at Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (3J1), South Carolina

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; West Columbia, South Carolina

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N10044

Location: Ridgeland, SC
Accident Number: GAA19CA152
Date & Time: 02/25/2019, 1115 EST
Registration: N10044
Aircraft: Cessna 185
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Public Aircraft 

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, as the tailwheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder to no avail. The airplane veered off the runway to the right and impacted a ditch.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right aileron, and the right elevator.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported that the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial; Flight Engineer
Age: 76, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/04/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 08/14/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 4459.4 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1200 hours (Total, this make and model), 4334.8 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 3.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0.5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N10044
Model/Series: 185 A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 185-0419
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 08/19/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 13382.8 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91  installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series:  IO-470-F29B
Registered Owner: Usda Forest Service Fepp
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: Usda Forest Service Fepp
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KNBC, 38 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 14 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1556 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 92°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 14 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 350°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.38 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / -6°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Walterboro, SC (RBW)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Ridgeland, SC (3J1)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1045 EST
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: RIDGELAND-CLAUDE DEAN (3J1)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 79 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 21
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2692 ft / 70 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  32.491111, -80.993611 (est)

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 172M Skyhawk, CF-HGQ; accident occurred February 25, 2019 at Bellingham International Airport (KBLI), Whatcom County, Washington

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Seattle, Washington

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca

Location: Bellingham, WA
Accident Number: GAA19CA148
Date & Time: 02/25/2019, 1050 PST
Registration: CFHGQ
Aircraft: CESSNA 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

The pilot reported that, while taxiing to the runway for takeoff with the yoke "left and push[ed] in," a wind gust from the right lifted the right wing. The pilot was unable to maintain control and the wind continued to push the airplane to the left off the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The airport's automated surface observation system reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 030° at 20 knots, gusting to 29 knots. The pilot was turning the airplane right onto runway 34. Based on this information, the calculated crosswind component while taxiing into takeoff position was about 19 knots. The airplane manufacturer reported that the maximum demonstrated crosswind component was 15 knots.

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B, "Taxiing" stated, in part, the following:

When taxiing with a quartering headwind, the wing on the upwind side (the side that the wind is coming from) tends to be lifted by the wind unless the aileron control is held in that direction (upwind aileron UP). Moving the aileron into the UP position reduces the effect of the wind striking that wing, thus reducing the lifting action. This control movement also causes the downwind aileron to be placed in the DOWN position, thus a small amount of lift and drag on the downwind wing, further reducing the tendency of the upwind wing to rise. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.

Findings

Aircraft
Crosswind correction - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)

Environmental issues
Crosswind - Effect on operation (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi-into takeoff position
Other weather encounter
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 45, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/02/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 380 hours (Total, all aircraft), 90 hours (Total, this make and model), 142.9 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 1.7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 0.7 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Registration: CFHGQ
Model/Series: 172 M
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Utility
Serial Number: 17262358
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/24/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4245 Hours
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O320-E2D
Registered Owner: Thomas Ostrow
Rated Power: 150 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KBLI, 149 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 239°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 20 knots / 29 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.86 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 2°C / -12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Delta, BC (CZBB)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Destination: Bellingham, WA (BLI)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 0956 PST
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Bellingham Intl (BLI)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 171 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 34
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6700 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  48.795556, -122.533056 (est)




BELLINGHAM, Washington — The Bellingham International Airport closed briefly Monday morning due to the crash of a light plane.

Port of Bellingham’s spokesperson Mike Hogan says the pilot was hit by a gust of wind which flipped the Cessna upside down as he taxied onto Runway 34.

The airport closed while the damaged plane was removed.

The pilot and his male passenger were not injured.

Hogan told KGMI that the airport reopened about 12:45 PM, and during the airport’s closing one flight was delayed and another flight was diverted.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://kgmi.com






BELLINGHAM, Washington - A small plane crashed during takeoff Monday morning at Bellingham International Airport, emergency officials said.

The plane landed on its top, but no one was injured in the mishap, Bellingham Fire Department said in a Twitter post.

The department said the plane "blew over" while attempting to take off. Sustained northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph, with gusts of up to 40 mph, have been common all morning at the airport.

Medics and firefighters responded to the scene.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://komonews.com