Cessna 195
Lansing, IL — July 2, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA179 |
| Event ID | 20080821X01274 |
| Location | Lansing, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.53500, -87.52944 |
| Airport | Lansing Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 195 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during a crosswind landing in strong gusting winds. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown the left main landing gear collapsed due to an excessive side load. The airplane swerved to the right, coming to rest in a grass easement off the right side of the runway. The left wing, left main landing gear, and fuselage were damaged. The local winds were from the southwest at 15 knots, gusting 26 knots.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.