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April 10, 2000 · Cessna 305A · N4583V

Jackson, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N4583V
Operator
James Hoyle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA142

The pilot reported the winds were 270 at 4 knots, and runway 19 was in use. He flared high and the airplane bounced, so he added power. As the airplane settled to the runway in a 3-point landing, the tail swung to the left. He tapped the left brake in an attempt to realign the airplane and the airplane suddenly veered left 30 degrees to the runway. The pilot applied right aileron, right rudder, and added power. He departed the runway about 20 degrees off the runway heading and collided with a boulder 30 feet from the runway edge.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a rock.

Full Narrative

On April 10, 2000, about 1130 hours Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 305A, N4583V, sustained substantial damage when it collided with a boulder after veering off the runway while landing at Westover Field, Jackson, California. The private pilot/owner operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The local personal flight departed Jackson about 1030. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported the winds were 270 at 4 knots, and runway 19 was in use. He stated he flared high and the airplane bounced, so he added power. As the airplane settled to the runway in a 3-point landing, the tail swung to the left. He tapped the left brake in an attempt to realign the airplane and the airplane suddenly veered left 30 degrees to the runway. The pilot applied right aileron, right rudder, and added power. He departed the runway about 20 degrees off the runway heading and collided with a boulder 30 feet from the runway edge, shearing one main landing gear and buckling the fuselage. He stated he recently installed crosswind gear on the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportWestover Field (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN4583V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Hoyle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data