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July 24, 2001 · Cessna 195 · N4352V

Moultonboro, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Moultonboro, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4352V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA085

The pilot approached runway 20 from the left to compensate for a crosswind. However, at the point of touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust from the west, and the pilot did not have enough rudder authority to correct for the crosswind. The airplane traveled off the right side of the runway and "ground-looped", which resulted in substantial damage to the left main landing gear and left wing. The winds reported at Laconia Airport, Laconia, New Hampshire, at 1235, were from 230 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported 1,845 hours of total flight experience, of which 113 were in make and model, and that there were no mechanical deficiencies.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 24, 2001 about 1230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 195, N4352V, was substantially damaged during landing at the Moultonboro Airport (5M3), Moultonboro, New Hampshire. The certificated commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he departed from runway 20 at 5M3, about 1200, and the wind was blowing from the south. He performed a local flight, and when he returned to the airport the wind had changed direction as the result of a passing weather front. He estimated the wind was blowing from the west, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot reported that he made his approach to the left of runway 20 to compensate for the crosswind, and at the point of touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust from the west. The pilot reported he did not have enough rudder authority to correct for the crosswind, and the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway. The airplane then "ground-looped," the landing gear broke off, and the airplane slid to a stop. The pilot stated that his normal procedure for correcting for a crosswind was to "fly the airplane into the wind." He reported that he followed this procedure on the day of the accident; however, the wind was "too strong." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane. According to the inspector, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing spar was bent. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. The runway at 5M3 was oriented on a heading of 02/20 degrees, and was 3,625 feet long and 50 feet wide. The pilot reported a total of 1,845 hours of total flight experience, 113 of which were in make and model. The winds reported at Laconia Airport, Laconia, New Hampshire, 12 miles to the south of 5M3, were from 230 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMoultonboro Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3625 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4352V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L4/R755-7 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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