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March 15, 2003 · Cessna U206A · N4896F

Honesdale, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Honesdale, PA
Aircraft
Cessna U206A
Tail Number
N4896F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD03LA038

The pilot encountered a strong gust of wind during the landing roll, which pushed the airplane to the right. The right main gear went off the runway, and got stuck in the mud. The airplane then pivoted, and ran into a snow bank. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were reported from 270 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On March 15, 2003, at 1230 eastern standard time, a Cessna U206A, N4896F, was substantially damaged when it collided with a snow bank during the landing roll-out at Cherry Ridge Airport (N30), Honesdale, PA. The certificated private pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that he had encountered a strong gust of wind during the landing roll, which pushed the airplane to the right. The right main gear went off the runway, and got stuck in the mud. The airplane then pivoted, and ran into a snow bank. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an examination of the airplane. According to the inspector, the nose gear separated, the propeller was damaged, and the left wing was bent upward. The pilot reported a total of 523 flight hours, of which 150 hours were in make and model. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies. When asked how this accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated, "Maintain center line on roll-out." Weather reported at an airport 23 miles to the southwest, at 1154, included winds from 270 degrees at 10 knots, temperature 46 degrees F, dewpoint 25 degrees F, and barometric pressure setting 30.13 inches Hg. The visibility was 10 statute miles, and the sky was clear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportCherry Ridge (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2420 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna U206A
Tail NumberN4896F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data