FlightFollowerExtreme cross wind Blows small plane Off the Runway at anchorage
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A GippsAero GA8 Airvan, N680GV, encountered a gust of wind upon landing on runway 33 and was blown off the runway, incurring a propeller strike. No injuries. At the time, winds were from 030° at 27 knots, gusting 48 knots.
Timeline
A GippsAero GA8 Airvan, N680GV, encountered a gust of wind upon landing on runway 33 and was blown off the runway, incurring a propeller strike.
1.
Development of the situation
At the time, winds were from 030° at 27 knots, gusting 48 knots.
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Response or continuation
The calculated crosswind component was ~41 knots.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
METAR PANC 082053Z 03023G39KT 10SM CLR M06/M21 A2947 RMK AO2 PK WND 04039/2052 SLP982 T10611206 51012 METAR PANC 082153Z 03027G48KT 10SM CLR M06/M20 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 04048/2147 SLP986 T10561200
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Accident Facts
- Registration
- N680GV
- Category
- Runway incursion
- Reconstruction
- 4:03
The calculated crosswind component was ~41 knots. METAR PANC 082053Z 03023G39KT 10SM CLR M06/M21 A2947 RMK AO2 PK WND 04039/2052 SLP982 T10611206 51012 METAR PANC 082153Z 03027G48KT 10SM CLR M06/M20 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 04048/2147 SLP986 T10561200
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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