Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 6, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA037
Location
Ellsworth, ME
Event ID
20080312X00299
Coordinates
44.635276, -68.632499
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 directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5407C
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
19441
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PLATNER JOSHUA H
Address
43 ROLLINS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
ME 04843-4038
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot elected to land at the private airstrip without permission and initiated an approach to the snow covered 1,200 foot long runway with a slight crosswind from the left. After touchdown near the right edge of the runway, the airplane bounced several times, then began yawing to the left. The airplane then began a right arcing turn, and collided with a snow bank and a building.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA037