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October 27, 1999 · Cessna 190 · N195EL

Somerville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1999
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Somerville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 190
Tail Number
N195EL
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA016

The airplane bounced as it touched down on the runway. During the bounce, a gust of wind appeared and 'drifted the airplane to the left.' The airplane began to 'groundloop to the right,' and as the pilot applied the brakes 'to straighten it,' the airplane flipped onto its back. Examination of the runway revealed marks about 300 feet long consistent with those of airplane tire skid marks. The winds reported at SMQ at 1653 were from 010 degrees at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 1999, about 1642 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 190, N195EL, was substantially damaged during landing at the Somerset Airport (SMQ), Somerville, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot/owner and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he prepared for a landing on Runway 30, and reported the wind from a heading of 020, at 8 knots. According to the pilot, the airplane bounced as it touched down, approximately 3/4 down the length of the 2,733 foot long runway. During the bounce, a gust of wind "drifted the airplane to the left side of the runway." As the pilot "overcorrected to the right," a crosswind blew the tail further to the left, resulting in a "groundloop to the right." The pilot applied the brakes "to straighten it," and the airplane flipped over, coming to rest inverted. A witness at the airport observed the airplane on final approach and reported that it "seemed to be somewhat fast." She stated that the airplane landed straight, and after a few moments, the back end started to "pivot wildly from side to side." She further stated that the back end of the airplane lifted off the ground, hovered vertically in the air for a moment, then "crashed down on the runway in the opposite direction, leaving the airplane upside down." According to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, examination of the runway revealed marks about 300 feet long consistent with those of airplane tire skid marks. The winds reported at SMQ, at 1653, were from 010 degrees at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:42 EDT
Nearest AirportSomerset Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length2733 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 190
Tail NumberN195EL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755S · Reciprocating · 350
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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