N1558D – CESSNA 195A – 2015-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

On April 18, 2015, a Cessna 195A (N1558D) was involved in an incident near Independence, IA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.

The pilot configured the airplane for a crosswind landing on runway 36 using cross controlled inputs. He flared and touched down in a 3-point attitude. After rolling 150 to 200 feet down the runway, the airplane began a slow right turn. He attempted to correct by applying left rudder and light braking, but the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The left main landing gear was torn off, and the left wing was bent upward after striking the ground.At the time of the accident, the wind was from 100 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 18 knots. According to AeroPlanner.com "Wind Calculator and Wind Speed Measurement," these conditions would result in a 13.7 to 17.7 knot crosswind component, and a 2.5 to 3.2 knot tailwind component.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN15CA203. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1558D.