Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA065
Location
Alexandria, MN
Event ID
20111115X75739
Coordinates
45.866111, -95.394721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3051F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18257151
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ST CLOUD CIV AIR PAT FLYING CLUB INC
Address
7270 57TH ST SE
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT CLOUD
State / Zip Code
MN 56304-9732
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane lost electrical power prior to a night landing. During the landing flare the stall warning sounded and he lost sight of the runway lights on the right side of the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial firewall damage when the nose landing gear impacted a runway sign and then buckled under the airplane. Except for the loss of electrical power, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA065