# NTSB LAX97LA054: Cessna 172G, N5854R, Chino, CA, November 27, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 27, 1996, 10:03 local (18:03 UTC) - Place: Chino, CA - Coordinates: 34.00003, -117.679801 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.0000&lon=-117.6798&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 25, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 29692 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX97LA054 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/29692/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA054 ## Probable cause the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, taxi - from landing - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor) - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - aircraft performance,crosswind capability - exceeded (cause) - flight into known adverse weather - attempted, pilot in command (cause) - Nose over, taxi - from landing ## Analysis Prior to landing the pilot was advised by the local controller that the winds were from 060 at 30 knots, with higher gusts to 40 knots. He then landed on runway 8, turned left onto the perpendicular taxiway B, and began to taxi northbound to parking. In his written report, the pilot stated that after he contacted Chino ground he told them he was '...having trouble; ground aske[d] if I needed help, I said NO, 10 seconds later I was upside down.' Based on the tower reported winds at the time, the computed aircraft crosswind component during the attempted taxi was 28 knots steady state with gusts to 38 knots. According to Cessna Aircraft, the maximum demonstrated crosswind capability of the aircraft is 17 knots. ## Factual narrative On November 27, 1996, at 1003 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172G, N5854R, was blown over by high winds while taxiing from landing at the Chino Airport, Chino, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a personal flight. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from Corona, California, Municipal Airport at 0930. Prior to landing, the pilot was advised by the Chino Air Traffic Control Tower that the winds were from 060 at 30 knots, with higher gusts to 40 knots. He then landed on runway 8, turned left onto the perpendicular taxiway B, and began to taxi northbound to parking. In his written report, the pilot stated that after he contacted Chino ground he told them he was ". . . having trouble; ground aske[d] if I needed help, I said NO, 10 seconds later I was upside down." Based on the tower reported winds at the time, the computed aircraft crosswind component during the attempted taxi was 28 knots steady state with gusts to 38 knots. According to Cessna Aircraft, the maximum demonstrated crosswind capability of the aircraft is 17 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5854R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5854R-2001-03-01), registration cancelled 2001-03-01, S/N 17253523 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172G - Registry model: [Cessna 172G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172g) (registry code 2072420) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 53523 - Airframe hours: 1992 - Engines: Continental O-300-D 145 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Theodore D. Marder - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 1996 - Departed: AJO, CORONA, CA - Destination: CNO, CHINO, CA - Airport: CNO, Chino, runway 8, 4,856 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 400 total, 200 in this make and model, 400 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 60° at 30 knots, gusting 40 - Visibility: 50 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: CNO ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19961127036819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961127036819A), Nov 27, 1996: Cessna 172G, Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Blown over by severe surface wind while taxiing to ramp. Too much wind for dihedral high wing plane. Chinook winds. From the NTSB's public API. 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