Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 18, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA580
Location
Winnsboro, LA
Event ID
20110818X51311
Coordinates
32.153057, -91.698608
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 maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3209E
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17271469
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JPS AVIATION LLC
Address
5410 OPERATIONS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MONROE
State / Zip Code
LA 71203-6117
Country
United States
Analysis
**This report was modified on 10/31/2011. Please see the public docket for this accident to view the original report."
The pilot stated he intended to make a touch-and-go landing. A right crosswind caused the airplane to drift to the left, and the left wingtip struck a tree limb at the runway boundary right-of-way. The airplane impacted the runway shoulder, causing substantial damage to the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, nose gear, and firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA580