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October 19, 1995 · Cessna 175 · N7021M

Batesville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Batesville, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N7021M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA018

The pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go at night, the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear, ballooned, and veered off the right side of the runway. In an effort to regain control, he attempted to 'steer the airplane back to the left by applying power and using rudder.' Subsequently, the nose gear dug into the grass and collapsed, the right wing contacted the ground, and the airplane nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

On October 18, 1995, approximately 2115 central daylight time, a Cessna 175, N7021M, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway after landing at Batesville Regional Airport, Batesville, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane, owned by the pilot, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. Originating at Batesville, the personal flight was intended to be flown locally and accomplish touch and go landings. No flight plan was filed and bright night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that while performing his first touch and go landing, the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear, "ballooned", and veered off the right side of runway 07. He further reported that in an effort to regain control, he attempted to "steer the airplane back to the left by applying power and using rudder." Subsequently, the airplane's nose gear "dug into the grass" and collapsed, the right wing contacted the ground, and the airplane "nosed over." The airplane came to rest in the grass nose down on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed structural damage to the right wing spar aft of the fuel cell, and buckling to the fuselage near the right wing root.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 CDT
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN7021M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data