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January 13, 2010 · Cessna 140A · N5353C
Urbana, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Urbana, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 140A
Tail Number
N5353C
Operator
John Tillotson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA095
The pilot reported that the windsock indicated steady winds out of the south. The closest weather reporting station, 7 miles away, reported winds from 190 degrees at 13 knots. Shortly after the flight began its landing roll on runway 27, the airplane weathervaned due to a gust of wind. This moved the airplane to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied right rudder and the airplane continued down the runway, halfway between the centerline and the edge of the runway. The airplane weathervaned again, and the pilot applied power in an attempt to go around; however, the airplane contacted a snowbank on the left side of the runway and nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the windsock indicated steady winds out of the south. The closest weather reporting station, 7 miles away, reported winds from 190 degrees at 13 knots. Shortly after he began his landing roll on runway 27, the airplane weathervaned due to a gust of wind. This moved the airplane to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied right rudder and the airplane continued down the runway, half way between the centerline and the edge of the runway. The airplane weathervaned again, and the pilot applied power in an attempt to go-around; however, the airplane contacted a snowbank on the left side of the runway and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CST
Nearest AirportFrasca Field (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140A
Tail NumberN5353C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Tillotson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 13 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC