# NTSB ATL96LA082: Aero Commander 100-180, N4090X, Mckenzie, TN, April 26, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 26, 1996, 12:45 local (17:45 UTC)
- Place: Mckenzie, TN
- Coordinates: 36.129947, -88.510108 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1299&lon=-88.5101&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 16, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 3725
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL96LA082
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/3725/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA082

## Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

Upon arriving at destination airport, the pilot noticed that the winds were out of the west-northwest at thirteen knots. Since the winds favored runway 19, he entered the traffic pattern for runway 19. After a touchdown on the runway, the pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the right wing to come up. He also stated that when the right main gear came back down on the runway, it sustained damage. The aircraft departed the runway, and nosed over in the sod area adjacent to the runway.

## Factual narrative

On April 26, 1996, at 1245 central daylight time, a Aero Commander 100-180, N4090X, nosed over during an attempted crosswind landing at the Huntington Carrol County Airport in McKenzie, Tennessee.  The personal flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed Millington, Tennessee, at 1145.

Upon arriving at Huntington Carrol County Airport, the pilot stated that the winds were out of the west-northwest at thirteen knots. The airport wind sock showed that the prevailing winds favored runway 19. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 19. After the touchdown on the runway, the pilot stated that a gust of wind caused the right wing to come up quickly. He also stated that when the right main gear came back down on the runway, it sustained damage. The aircraft departed the runway, and nosed over in the sod area adjacent to the runway. No mechanical problems were reported by the pilot.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4090X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4090X-2012-11-19), registration cancelled 2012-11-19, S/N 5190, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Aero Commander 100-180
- Registry model: [Aero Commander 100-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180) (registry code 0140208) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 5190
- Airframe hours: 1861
- Engines: Lycoming O-360-A2F 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Hoyette A. Hodnett
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 1995, 36 hours before
- Destination: HZD
- Airport: HZD, Huntington Carrol County, runway 19, 5,007 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 53; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 675 total, 578 in this make and model, 595 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 300° at 18 knots, gusting 28
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 39 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: MKL, 35 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19960426008919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960426008919A), Apr 26, 1996: Slinds 100180, Huntingdon, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft due to encountering a strong crosswind on landing, aircraft landing gear was damaged

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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