N77257 is a 1946 Cessna 120. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C85 series rated at 85 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Hubbard, OR. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 1957. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 80 years old
- 1 of 692 Cessna 120
2024
1957
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The pilot reported that, during taxi southbound for takeoff he noticed the windsock in a north-northwest wind direction. He had the flight controls in a neutral position and the engine speed was 800 rpm when he encountered a strong gust of wind from behind. The tail of the airplane lifted, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The right-wing lift strut and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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