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April 20, 2009 · Zenith CH-250 · N931CE
Hollister, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hollister, MO
Aircraft
Zenith CH-250
Tail Number
N931CE
Operator
Willam Maxey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA259
The pilot seated in the left seat reported that he was the flying pilot when the accident occurred. He reported that he overcorrected during a crosswind landing. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down the slope covered with wet grass and impacted an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot seated in the left seat reported that he was the flying pilot when the accident occurred. He reported that he overcorrected during a crosswind landing. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down a slope covered with wet grass and impacted an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest AirportClark-Taney County Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length3739 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenith CH-250
Tail NumberN931CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWillam Maxey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO