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September 24, 1995 · Cessna 195 · N4494C

Moriarty, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moriarty, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4494C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA403

During a landing on runway 8 with a newly acquired aircraft, the pilot encountered a crosswind of 10 knots, gusting to 15. During the landing roll the aircraft veered right so the pilot applied full left brake, full left rudder, and full back yoke to arrest the turn. The aircraft continued with the turn and departed the runway. After entering the grassy area the aircraft ground looped. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with aircraft and an examination by a FAA inspector revealed no anomalies with the brakes or rudder.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On September 24, 1995, at 1150 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 195, N4494C, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, New Mexico. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated as a personal flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane departed Estancia, New Mexico, at 1130. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed. During an interview of the pilot, conducted by a FAA inspector, and in a written statement, the pilot reported that, the purpose of the flight was to practice approaches in his "newly acquired aircraft." He further reported that during the landing roll on runway 8, the aircraft veered right and he "applied all the left brake he had and full left rudder" in order to stop the turn. The turn continued and the aircraft exited the runway and ground looped. During the loss of control the aircraft sustained damage to the left wing and left main landing gear was separated from the fuselage. The wind was out of the south at 10 knots, gusting to 15. During the examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector, no anomalies could be found that accounted for the loss of directional control. The pilot also reported he had no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MDT
Nearest AirportMORIARTY (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length7100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4494C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data