CESSNA 152

Cross City, FL, April 28, 2010

Event Information

DateApril 28, 2010
Event TypeACC
LocationCross City, FL
CountryUSA
Coordinates29.63445, -83.10278
AirportCross City
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA10CA249
Event ID20100429X43251

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model152
Registration #N49007
OperatorPelican FTC
OwnerCHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that during landing on runway 31, a gust of wind "bumped" the airplane, and the airplane touched down with a "side load." The nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright on the runway. The engine firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of the airplane. Winds reported about the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 11 knots.

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.

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