Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA276
Location
Troy, MI
Event ID
20110411X84520
Coordinates
42.542778, -83.177780
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 compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1410S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18264970
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RINEHART THOMAS M
Address
842 CURTIS AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CLAWSON
State / Zip Code
MI 48017-1317
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and went into a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunction or failure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA276