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December 4, 1999 · Cessna 140 · N1936V

Port Townsend, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N1936V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA029

The pilot reported that he was aware of gusting wind conditions in the area, however, he opted to continue for landing. While on final approach, the pilot kept the airspeed up to compensate for the crosswind. When the airplane touched down, it bounced and became airborne. The pilot applied power to correct for the situation. When the airplane touched down again, it bounced, then settled to the runway. During the landing roll, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and the left wing contacted the runway surface. The airplane veered to the left, crossed the runway and taxiway, and collided with a ditch off the side of the taxiway. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that the crosswind was 10 to 15 knots, with gusts in excess of 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.

Full Narrative

On December 4, 1999, at 1140 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 140, N1936V, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, nosed over during the landing roll at the Jefferson County International Airport, Port Townsend, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The flight departed from Snohomish, Washington, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he was aware of gusting wind conditions in the area, however, he opted to continue for a landing on runway 9. While on final approach, the pilot kept the airspeed up a little higher to compensate for the crosswind. When the aircraft touched down, it bounced and became airborne. The pilot applied power to correct for the situation. The aircraft touched down a second time and again bounced, then settled to the runway. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and the left wing contacted the runway surface. The airplane veered to the left, crossed the runway, a 30 foot wide grass area, and a taxiway before colliding with a ditch on the north side of the taxiway. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that the winds were from the east southeast at 10-15 knots, with gusts in excess of 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 PST
Nearest AirportJefferson Co. Intl. (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN1936V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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