N2564X

Substantial
None

Cessna P206S/N: P206-0064

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
NTSB Number
DFW06CA035
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Event ID
20051219X01989
Coordinates
29.704444, -98.042221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2564X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P206-0064
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
P206C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHATELY LARRY C
Address
7631 BEAR CREEK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GLADYS
State / Zip Code
VA 24554-2409
Country
United States

Analysis

The 700-hour private pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the tricycle gear single-engine airplane while taking off from Runway 31. The pilot stated that during takeoff, a gust of wind raised the left wing, causing the right wing tip to impact the runway. The nose of the airplane then came down, which resulted in the propeller impacting the ground. The airplane departed the right side of the 5,352-foot long by 100-foot wide runway, coming to rest in an upright position in the grassy area between the runway and taxiway. The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 130 hours in the same make and model. Thirty-six minutes after the accident, the automated weather station, located on the airfield, was reporting winds from 270 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW06CA035