CESSNA P210N
Wheeling, IL — July 29, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA500 |
| Event ID | 20090806X51353 |
| Location | Wheeling, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.11417, -87.90139 |
| Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | P210N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the tower air traffic controller had asked him to perform a "short close approach to runway 34 due to other traffic." The pilot agreed and he had a nose high attitude during landing roll. He "momentarily lost forward vision" and the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway. The airplane impacted two lights. The pilot stated, "The non standard approach and possibly fatigue from a long day at the Oshkosh air show possibly contributed ... ."
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.