Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 17, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA212
Location
Coldwater, KS
Event ID
20100421X02523
Coordinates
37.223609, -99.325279
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 compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
TX 79706-7820
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was landing his single-engine airplane in a crosswind when he encountered a wind gust of 15-20 knots during the landing flare. The airplane went off the left side of the runway and the left horizontal stabilizer struck a precision approach path indicator light, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that he should have anticipated a higher crosswind component and possible gusts during the landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA212