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April 26, 1996 · Aero Commander 100-180 · N4090X

Mckenzie, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mckenzie, TN
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100-180
Tail Number
N4090X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA082

Upon arriving at destination airport, the pilot noticed that the winds were out of the west-northwest at thirteen knots. Since the winds favored runway 19, he entered the traffic pattern for runway 19. After a touchdown on the runway, the pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the right wing to come up. He also stated that when the right main gear came back down on the runway, it sustained damage. The aircraft departed the runway, and nosed over in the sod area adjacent to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.

Full Narrative

On April 26, 1996, at 1245 central daylight time, a Aero Commander 100-180, N4090X, nosed over during an attempted crosswind landing at the Huntington Carrol County Airport in McKenzie, Tennessee. The personal flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed Millington, Tennessee, at 1145. Upon arriving at Huntington Carrol County Airport, the pilot stated that the winds were out of the west-northwest at thirteen knots. The airport wind sock showed that the prevailing winds favored runway 19. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 19. After the touchdown on the runway, the pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the right wing to come up quickly. He also stated that when the right main gear came back down on the runway, it sustained damage. The aircraft departed the runway, and nosed over in the sod area adjacent to the runway. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportHuntington Carrol County (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 100-180
Tail NumberN4090X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data