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NTSB investigation record

CHI93LA221

Completed

Cessna 172· N5435E

NTSB Report
Date
June 23, 1993
Location
Rapid City, SD
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published October 13, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

While taxiing from a landing into strong winds (40-50 kts), the pilot was turning to exit the taxiway intersection when the airplane's right wing and tail lifted and flipped the aircraft over.

Source record

Factual narrative

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