Cessna 177
Festus, MO, May 31, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Festus, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.19305, -90.38583 |
| Airport | FESTUS MEMORIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA353 |
| Event ID | 20190612X30908 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 177 |
| Registration # | N11823 |
| Operator | Fenton Flyers Inc |
| Owner | Fenton Flyers Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane "caught a crosswind" and became airborne again. The airplane touched back down and veered off the runway to the right into the grass. The pilot was able to get the airplane back onto the runway and taxied to park without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The Federal Aviation Administrator inspector reported that the airplane damage was consistent with a hard landing, including a tail strike. He added that further evidence of a tail strike was noted on the bottom side of the tail underneath the vertical stabilizer.
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.