Summary
On June 19, 2012, a Cessna 195B (N4418C) was involved in an accident near Millington, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22 the airplane encountered a gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The airplane then veered to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 9 knots.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA408. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4418C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22 the airplane encountered a gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The airplane then veered to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 9 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# ERA12CA408