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Poor directional control equals poor landing

By NTSB · April 25, 2011 ·

This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Zenith CH-250. Injuries: None. Location: Hollister, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in a crosswind. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down a slope covered with wet grass and hit an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.

Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

For more information: NTSB.gov

About NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant events in the other modes of transportation, including railroad, transit, highway, marine, pipeline, and commercial space. It determines the probable causes of accidents and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences.

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