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March 27, 2010 · Van Dusen John M Longeze · N164JV

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Van Dusen John M Longeze
Tail Number
N164JV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA175

The pilot reported that after about a 5.5-hour flight with one refueling stop, he was making a “crab type” approach to runway 32 due to the considerable crosswinds at his destination airport. He added that he still experienced some side drift to the right and that attempts to correct back to centerline resulted in a small bounce and “considerable wing rock.” He also added that he lost control at the edge of the runway and elected not to try a go-around and make the situation worse. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, impacted a ditch and collapsed the landing gear before sliding to a stop in the upright position. At about the time of the accident the automated weather station at the airport reported winds from 180 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that after about a 5.5 hour flight with one refueling stop, he was making a “crab type” approach to runway 32, due to the considerable crosswinds at his destination airport. He added that he still experienced some side drift to the right and that attempts to correct back to centerline resulted in a small bounce and “considerable wing rock”. He also added that he lost control at the edge of the runway and elected not to try a go-around and make the situation worse. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, impacted a ditch, and collapsed the landing gear before sliding to a stop in the upright position. On the NTSB form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident could have been avoided by practicing/developing landing skills, a more visible wind sock, the airplane’s combination brake and rudder controls, and elimination of the ditch. The automated weather station at LVJ reported at 1853, winds from 180 degrees at 10 knots, temperature 72 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 60 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 miles visibility, a clear sky, altimeter pressure setting 29.84 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CDT
Nearest AirportPearland Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length4302 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVan Dusen John M Longeze
Tail NumberN164JV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 170
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data