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August 30, 2002 · Cessna 195 · N4331N

Shenandoah, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shenandoah, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4331N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA273

The airplane nosed over during a landing roll. The pilot reported that he obtained the local Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) prior to landing. He stated the AWOS reported the winds as being from 150 degrees at 9 knots, and then later as being from 140 degrees at 8 knots. The AWOS was also reporting that runway 12/30 was closed for maintenance so the pilot made his landing approach to runway 22. The pilot reported that after touchdown the airplane weathervaned into the wind and traveled off the left side of the runway. He reported he used right rudder and the brakes to get the airplane back on the runway heading while in the grass. The airplane then ground looped to the right and nosed over. The right brake was found locked up after the accident. The 1305 weather observation taken at SDA showed the winds were from 110 degrees at 8 knots. Skid marks from the right main landing gear were visible on the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On August 30, 2002, at 1300 central daylight time, a Cessna 195, N4331N, nosed over following a loss of directional control while landing on runway 22 (5,000 feet by 75 feet, concrete) at the Shenandoah Municipal Airport (SDA), Shenandoah, Iowa. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Longmont, Colorado, at 0824 mountain daylight time. The pilot reported that he was stopping at SDA for an en route fuel stop on his way to Blakesburg, Iowa. He reported he contacted Flight Watch several times during the flight and he listened to the SDA Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) prior to landing. He stated the AWOS reported the winds as being from 150 degrees at 9 knots, then later as being from 140 degrees at 8 knots. The AWOS was also reporting that runway 12/30 was closed for maintenance so the pilot made his landing approach to runway 22. The pilot reported that after touchdown the airplane weathervaned into the wind and traveled off the left side of the runway. He reported he used right rudder and the brakes to get the airplane back on the runway heading while in the grass. The airplane then ground looped to the right and nosed over. The pilot report that after leaving the hospital, he returned to the airport and the airplane was being put in the hangar. He reported, "They detached the tow and tried to push the plane into the hangar. They were unable to do so because the right brake was locked. The driver of the tow truck then disconnected the right brake line on the right landing gear and the brake immediately released." The 1305 weather observation taken at SDA showed the winds were from 110 degrees at 8 knots. Skid marks from the right main landing gear were visible on the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportShenandoah Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4331N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755A2 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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