Cessna L19
Benton, KS — March 11, 2019
Event Information
| Date | March 11, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA161 |
| Event ID | 20190311X60909 |
| Location | Benton, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.77444, -97.11333 |
| Airport | Lloyd Stearman Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | L19 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction toward a commercial certificate in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing a power-off 180° approach, upon landing, the airplane veered sharply to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, impacted a tree and came to rest after impacting a house.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About the time of the accident, an automated weather reporting station, located 5 miles west of the accident site, reported that the wind was from 080° at 4 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 17.
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.