CESSNA 305A
Fort Pierce, FL, May 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.23639, -80.48805 |
| Airport | Treasure Coast Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA257 |
| Event ID | 20100510X00104 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 305A |
| Registration # | N5312G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings with the tailwheeled airplane to runway 27. During his seventh landing, the "wind velocity increased and a crosswind developed." As the airplane touched down, it veered to the left and departed the grass runway. The pilot reduced engine power and attempted to regain control; however, the airplane’s left wing impacted a tree, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A weather observation taken approximately at the time of the accident, 15 miles from the accident site, recorded the wind as 190 degrees at 14 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.