ZENITH CH-250
Hollister, MO — April 20, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA259 |
| Event ID | 20090421X60543 |
| Location | Hollister, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.62361, -93.22334 |
| Airport | Clark-Taney County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ZENITH |
| Model | CH-250 |
| 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 during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot seated in the left seat reported that he was the flying pilot when the accident occurred. He reported that he overcorrected during a crosswind landing. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down a slope covered with wet grass and impacted an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.
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.