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October 20, 1990 · Cessna 170B · N1692D
Maquoketa, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maquoketa, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N1692D
Operator
Smith Robert E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA021
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS LANDING IN A RIGHT CROSSWIND. HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND ALLOWED THE LEFT WING TO CONTRACT THE GROUND. HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT SAYS, IN PART: 'DURING THE ROLLOUT PHASE OF THE LANDING I WAS LEAVING THE SHLTERED PORTION OF THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBJECTED TO A 10 KNOT CROSSWIND AT A CIRTICAL PHASE OF THE LANDING'.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS LANDING IN A RIGHT CROSSWIND. HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND ALLOWED THE LEFT WING TO CONTRACT THE GROUND. HIS WRITTEN STATEMENT SAYS, IN PART: 'DURING THE ROLLOUT PHASE OF THE LANDING I WAS LEAVING THE SHLTERED PORTION OF THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBJECTED TO A 10 KNOT CROSSWIND AT A CIRTICAL PHASE OF THE LANDING'.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMaquoketa (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN1692D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith Robert E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind220° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO