N7225X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150AS/N: 15059325

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 2, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA227
Location
Factoryville, PA
Event ID
20110406X63430
Coordinates
41.586944, -75.753608
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 inadequate flare during the gusty crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7225X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15059325
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
150AC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA N7225X LLC
Address
100 THOMPSON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PITTSTON
State / Zip Code
PA 18640-1437
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he approached runway 4 once and performed a go-around due to the wind conditions. The second approach to the runway was higher than usual; therefore, the pilot increased the rate of descent in order to land in the crosswind and gusting conditions. The airplane impacted the runway and bounced, then veered off the side of the runway, and came to rest in the reverse direction of travel. The accident sequence resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The winds reported at an airport 15 miles south of the accident location, about the time of the accident, were from 330 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA227