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May 31, 2019 · Cessna 177 B · N11823
Festus, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Festus, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 177 B (1975)
Tail Number
N11823
Operator
Fenton Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA353
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane "caught a crosswind" and became airborne again. The airplane touched back down and veered right off the runway into grass. The pilot was able to get the airplane back onto the runway and taxied to park without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administrator inspector reported that the airplane damage was associated with a hard landing, including a tail strike. He added that further evidence of a tail strike was noted on the bottom side of the tail underneath the vertical stabilizer. An automated weather observation station located about 25 miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 1.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane "caught a crosswind" and became airborne again. The airplane touched back down and veered off the runway to the right into the grass. The pilot was able to get the airplane back onto the runway and taxied to park without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administrator inspector reported that the airplane damage was consistent with a hard landing, including a tail strike. He added that further evidence of a tail strike was noted on the bottom side of the tail underneath the vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFestus Memorial (0nm S)
Runway01
Runway Length2202 ft
Runway Width49 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177 B
Tail NumberN11823
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFenton Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC