N185KS

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18502366

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 5, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA081
Location
Alton, IL
Event ID
20081205X14806
Coordinates
38.890277, -90.046112
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 failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502366
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHNEIDER JOEL A
Address
181 GENERAL GOODWIN RD
City
CERRILLOS
State / Zip Code
NM 87010-9707
Country
United States

Analysis

The tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing with a left crosswind. While rolling out, the airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder, and then brake. The pilot stated that when left braking was applied, the airplane nosed forward and the left wingtip and propeller contacted the ground. He stated that the airplane then nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA081