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April 29, 2012 · Cessna 195B · N2194C
Sacramento, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 195B
Tail Number
N2194C
Operator
Favero Robert B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA192
The pilot reported that he was on the third or fourth landing of the day when a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane during the landing roll and the airplane veered to the right. Despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane continued turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest along the edge of the runway. The airplane’s left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations and that the wind was variable, gusting to 12 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was on the third or fourth landing of the day, when a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane during the landing roll and the airplane veered to the right. Despite the pilot’s control inputs, the airplane continued turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest along the edge of the runway. The airplane’s left wing sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMc Clellan Airfield (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length10600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195B
Tail NumberN2194C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFavero Robert B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755A SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC