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September 16, 2000 · Cessna 185F · N34NC

Burnet, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2000
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Burnet, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N34NC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA261

According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 01 when the airplane encountered a 'crosswind gust,' and subsequently, the airplane swerved to the right, the left wing dipped, the wing-tip contacted the runway surface, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot added that the winds were from 100 degrees at 7 knots, gusting between 10 and 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On September 16, 2000, at 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 185F tailwheel equipped airplane, N34NC, was substantially damaged while landing on runway 01 at Burnet Municipal Airport, Burnet, Texas. The commercial pilot, who was the registered owner and operator of the airplane, and his passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from TP McCampbell Airport, Ingleside, Texas, at 1024 and was destined for Burnet, Texas. According to the pilot, he utilized the "proper crosswind landing technique," during the approach to runway 01. As the airplane touched down, it encountered a "crosswind gust," and subsequently, the airplane swerved to the right, the left wing "dipped," the wing-tip contacted the runway surface, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted on the runway. The pilot added that the winds were from 100 degrees at 7 knots, gusting between 10 and 15 knots. According to an FAA inspector, who examined the airplane, the top of the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and both main wing spars sustained structural damage. He added that the three propeller blades were curled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBurnet Municipal (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN34NC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-D2B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data