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May 9, 2024 · Cessna 195 B · N2193C
Big Bear, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Big Bear, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 195 B (1955)
Tail Number
N2193C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA145
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, he applied control inputs to compensate for the crosswind, however, as the airplane’s tail lifted up, the airplane encountered a sudden strong crosswind gust. The airplane weather-vaned to the left, exited the runway surface and collided with the precision approach position indicator lights before it came to rest upright in an adjacent ditch. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing runway 8, with wind from 050° at 6 to 10 knots gusting to 8 to 15 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll, he applied control inputs to compensate for the crosswind, however, as the airplane’s tail lifted up, the airplane encountered a sudden strong crosswind gust. The airplane weather-vaned to the left, exited the runway surface and collided with the precision approach position indicator lights before it came to rest upright in an adjacent ditch. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing runway 8, with wind from 050° at 6 to 10 knots gusting to 8 to 15 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBig Bear Airport (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length5850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195 B
Tail NumberN2193C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-A2 SERI · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 2Age 65 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 18 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC