CESSNA 210H
Marienthal, KS — April 7, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA233 |
| Event ID | 20120409X84523 |
| Location | Marienthal, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.48750, -101.22361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 210H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that there was a crosswind which was aggravated by a line of trees along the side of the runway, making the air turbulent. On the landing approach, he encountered turbulence or a downdraft, resulting in the airplane landing hard on its nose gear. The nose gear broke off and the airplane nosed over on its back resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
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.