CESSNA A185F
Pueblo, CO — March 7, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA152 |
| Event ID | 20210309102731 |
| Location | Pueblo, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.28733, -104.49905 |
| Airport | PUEBLO MEML |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he completed a landing in gusting wind conditions with 40° of flaps extended. During the landing roll as the airplane reached the taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing and the left wing struck the ground. After several seconds the right wing lowered and he taxied to the ramp. He added that there no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot recommended that he should have been proactive in utilizing the ailerons for crosswind control, and that he should have raised the flaps sooner.
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.