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September 25, 2003 · Cessna 305A · N5237G

New Richmond, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Richmond, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5237G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA321

The airplane nosed over subsequent to a loss of directional control while landing. The pilot stated that during the landing a gust of wind from the right resulted in the airplane veering to the left and raising the right wing. The pilot stated he failed to input enough right aileron control for the crosswind. The airplane bounced, the right wing raised and the left wingtip impacted the runway. When the pilot applied brakes, the propeller contacted the runway, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated he should have entered a traffic pattern that was more favorable to the wind conditions and he should not have used the brakes once directional control was lost.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are contributing factors.

Full Narrative

On September 25, 2003, at 1540 central daylight time, a Cessna 305A, N5237G, owned and piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over following a loss of directional control while landing on runway 14 (4,003 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the New Richmond Municipal Airport, New Richmond, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from the Anoka County-Blaine Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota at 1515. According to the pilot's written statement, he corrected for a right crosswind while on approach to land. The pilot reported that during landing a wind gust from the right resulted in the airplane veering left. The pilot stated he "failed to input enough Rt. aileron control to counter the gust from raising my Rt. wing." The airplane then bounced and the left wingtip impacted the runway. The pilot stated he applied too much brake, which resulted in the tail rising and the propeller impacted the runway. The pilot reported the airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back. The pilot stated he should have entered a traffic pattern that was more favorable to the wind conditions and he should not have used the brakes once directional control was lost. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as being from 240 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4003 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5237G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-15 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time20:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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