Summary
On May 08, 1994, a Cessna 195 (N999V) was involved in an incident near Ama, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ABOVE THE AERODYNAMIC STALL SPEED.
On May 8, 1994, at 1745 central daylight time, a Cessna 195, N999V, sustained substantial damage during approach near Ama, Louisiana. The private pilot did not receive injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.
The pilot/operator report stated that the airplane was 25 feet from the approach end of the north runway and 25 feet above ground when it "dropped suddenly" to the ground. The airplane struck a dirt berm, bounced, and came to rest in an upright position. The pilot reported that winds were light and variable with no turbulence.
Structural damage to the wings, fuselage, propeller, and gear was reported by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA185. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ABOVE THE AERODYNAMIC STALL SPEED.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 8, 1994, at 1745 central daylight time, a Cessna 195, N999V, sustained substantial damage during approach near Ama, Louisiana. The private pilot did not receive injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.
The pilot/operator report stated that the airplane was 25 feet from the approach end of the north runway and 25 feet above ground when it "dropped suddenly" to the ground. The airplane struck a dirt berm, bounced, and came to rest in an upright position. The pilot reported that winds were light and variable with no turbulence.
Structural damage to the wings, fuselage, propeller, and gear was reported by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA185