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August 20, 2001 · Cessna 305 · N432WC

Vichy, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vichy, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 305
Tail Number
N432WC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA287

The airplane sustained substantial damage during landing when it veered left off runway 22 and the landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported the, "Aircraft tracked straight down the runway for a few seconds then began to track to the left. I applied right rudder which had no effect. I then added right brake but the left turn continued. Nothing seemed to have any effect on turning of the aircraft." He reported that when the airplane hit the sod, the right gear failed. The airplane came to a rest about 11 feet from the edge of the runway on a heading of 060 degrees. An examination of the airplane revealed no flight control anomalies. A metallurgical examination of the right rudder control cable revealed it failed in overload. At 1753, the observed winds were 160 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2001, at 1730 central daylight time, a Cessna 305, N432WC, sustained substantial damage during landing when it veered off the runway and the landing gear collapsed. The commercial pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 1430 eastern standard time, and was making a full stop landing on runway 22 (5,500 feet by 100 feet) at the Rolla National Airport (VIH), Vichy, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported the airplane touched down on runway 22. He reported the, "Aircraft tracked straight down the runway for a few seconds then began to track to the left. I applied right rudder which had no effect. I then added right brake but the left turn continued. Nothing seemed to have any effect on turning of the aircraft." He reported that when the airplane hit the sod, the right gear failed. The airplane came to a rest about 11 feet from the edge of the runway on a heading of 060 degrees. A Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Inspector examined the airplane. The right hand rudder cable was found broken. The airplane exhibited no other flight control anomalies. A metallurgical examination of the rudder control cable revealed it failed in overload. At 1753, the observed weather at VIH was: winds 160 degrees at 10 knots, sky clear, visibility 10 miles, temperature 84 degrees, dew point 82 degrees, altimeter 30.01.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRolla National Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305
Tail NumberN432WC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · o-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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