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July 2, 2008 · Cessna 195 · N4408C
Lansing, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4408C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA179
The accident occurred during a crosswind landing in strong gusting winds. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown the left main landing gear collapsed due to an excessive side load. The airplane swerved to the right, coming to rest in a grass easement off the right side of the runway. The left wing, left main landing gear, and fuselage were damaged. The local winds were from the southwest at 15 knots, gusting 26 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during a crosswind landing in strong gusting winds. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown the left main landing gear collapsed due to an excessive side load. The airplane swerved to the right, coming to rest in a grass easement off the right side of the runway. The left wing, left main landing gear, and fuselage were damaged. The local winds were from the southwest at 15 knots, gusting 26 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLansing Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4408C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755A · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time20:05
Weather SourceWFAC