Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 7, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA233
Location
Marienthal, KS
Event ID
20120409X84523
Coordinates
38.487499, -101.223609
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 inadequate compensation for the wind during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5981F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21058981
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PATRICK ANDREW S
Address
1614 BEDFORD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83705
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that there was a crosswind which was aggravated by a line of trees along the side of the runway, making the air turbulent. On the landing approach, he encountered turbulence or a downdraft, resulting in the airplane landing hard on its nose gear. The nose gear broke off and the airplane nosed over on its back resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA233