CESSNA 195A
Independence, IA — April 18, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA203 |
| Event ID | 20150420X05717 |
| Location | Independence, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.45000, -91.94778 |
| Airport | Independence Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 195A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot configured the airplane for a crosswind landing on runway 36 using cross controlled inputs. He flared and touched down in a 3-point attitude. After rolling 150 to 200 feet down the runway, the airplane began a slow right turn. He attempted to correct by applying left rudder and light braking, but the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear was torn off, and the left wing was bent upward after striking the ground.At the time of the accident, the wind was from 100 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 18 knots. According to AeroPlanner.com "Wind Calculator and Wind Speed Measurement," these conditions would result in a 13.7 to 17.7 knot crosswind component, and a 2.5 to 3.2 knot tailwind component. In the 1950s, maximum crosswind components were not published by airframe manufacturers, but today light general aviation airplanes are limited to a direct crosswind component of 15 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.