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June 12, 1988 · Cessna 195A · N1527D

Port Clinton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Port Clinton, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 195A
Tail Number
N1527D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA193

DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT NOTED A VIBRATION AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT BY APPLYING RIGHT BRAKE AND RUDDER, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE GRASS. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE FUSELAGE AND THE WING SPAR WAS DAMAGED AT THE TIP. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED EVIDENCE OF BINDING, POSSIBLY BY A FOREIGN OBJECT TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LEFT TIRE AND WHEEL PANT.

Full Narrative

DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT NOTED A VIBRATION AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT BY APPLYING RIGHT BRAKE AND RUDDER, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE GRASS. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE FUSELAGE AND THE WING SPAR WAS DAMAGED AT THE TIP. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED EVIDENCE OF BINDING, POSSIBLY BY A FOREIGN OBJECT TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LEFT TIRE AND WHEEL PANT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest AirportKELLER (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195A
Tail NumberN1527D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data