Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 26, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA183
Location
Blue Bell, PA
Event ID
20060807X01101
Coordinates
40.137500, -75.264999
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor was the crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N123GT
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SCHULTZ JEFFREY L
Address
5551 CHESTNUT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
EMMAUS
State / Zip Code
PA 18049-5004
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot of the Cessna 180, he had applied full control deflection in order to correct for the wind during the landing approach. During the landing flare, the crosswind shifted to a different direction and the pilot "lost control" of the airplane. The right wing tip contacted the runway which resulted in substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA183