CESSNA 195B

Millington, TN — June 19, 2012

Event Information

DateJune 19, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA12CA408
Event ID20120621X23704
LocationMillington, TN
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.36528, -89.86195
AirportMillington Regional Jetport
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model195B
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None2
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22 the airplane encountered a gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The airplane then veered to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 9 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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