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October 11, 1992 · Cessna L-19A · N5563
Brookshire, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brookshire, TX
Aircraft
Cessna L-19A
Tail Number
N5563
Operator
Katakura Takeshi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA011
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE 15 TO 18 KNOT CROSS WIND. THE AIRPLANE WEATHERVANED INTO THE CROSS WIND AND THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSS WIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE 15 TO 18 KNOT CROSS WIND. THE AIRPLANE WEATHERVANED INTO THE CROSS WIND AND THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 CDT
Nearest AirportSports Flyers (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna L-19A
Tail NumberN5563
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKatakura Takeshi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO