N5353C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140AS/N: 15484

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA095
Location
Urbana, IL
Event ID
20100113X65321
Coordinates
40.141109, -88.192222
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 of the airplane during the crosswind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
140AC140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STILL MARTIN L
Address
10577 CR 42
City
UPPER SANDUSKY
State / Zip Code
OH 43351
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported the windsock indicated steady winds out of the south. The closest weather reporting station, 7 miles away, reported winds from 190 degrees at 13 knots. Shortly after he began his landing roll on runway 27, the airplane weathervaned due to a gust of wind. This moved the airplane to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied right rudder and the airplane continued down the runway, half way between the centerline and the edge of the runway. The airplane weathervaned again, and the pilot applied power in an attempt to go-around; however, the airplane contacted a snowbank on the left side of the runway and nosed over.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA095