Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195A near Independence, IA — 2015-04-18

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Date
2015-04-18
Location
Independence, IA, USA
Airport
KIIB
Aircraft
CESSNA 195A
Registration
N1558D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on runway 36. After touching down, the airplane began a slow right turn. The pilot attempted to correct by applying left rudder and light braking, but the airplane departed the right side of the runway, and was substantially damaged. The wind was from 100 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 18 knots, which resulted in a 13.7 to 17.7 knot crosswind component, and a 2.5 to 3.2 knot tailwind component. Most light general aviation airplanes are limited to a direct crosswind component of 15 knots.

NTSB coding

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