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March 11, 2019 · Cessna L19 E · N4431C
Benton, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Benton, KS
Aircraft
Cessna L19 E (1957)
Tail Number
N4431C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA161
The pilot receiving instruction toward a commercial certificate in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing a power-off 180° approach, upon landing, the airplane veered sharply right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, impacted a tree, and then came to rest after impacting a house. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident, an automated weather reporting station located 5 miles west of the accident site reported that the wind was from 080° at 4 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 17.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction toward a commercial certificate in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing a power-off 180° approach, upon landing, the airplane veered sharply to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, impacted a tree and came to rest after impacting a house. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident, an automated weather reporting station, located 5 miles west of the accident site, reported that the wind was from 080° at 4 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 17.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportLloyd Stearman Field (0nm W)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna L19 E
Tail NumberN4431C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC