# NTSB CEN09CA556: Alon A2, N6363V, Richmond Hts., OH, August 31, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 31, 2009, 14:50 local (18:50 UTC) - Place: Richmond Hts., OH - Coordinates: 41.564998, -81.486114 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5650&lon=-81.4861&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 15, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA-CLE-FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 74647 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA556 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/74647/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74647 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA556 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Alon A2, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=0540102), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Alon A2, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000/cases.md?model=0540102), [All aircraft, 1,269 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Alon A2, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=0540102), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Alon A2, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=0540102), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Alon A2, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=0540102), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported the crosswind landing approach was normal. Just before touching down, the airplane ballooned to an altitude of about 15 feet above the runway. The airplane "mushed hard" onto the runway, then veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a taxiway light, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. Local winds were from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the airplane was landing on runway 06. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that the crosswind landing approach was normal. Just before touching down, the airplane ballooned about 15 feet above the runway. The airplane "mushed hard" onto the runway, then veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a taxiway light. Local winds were from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the airplane was landing on Runway 06. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6363V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6363V), registered now, S/N A-39, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ALON A2 - Registry model: [Alon A2](https://openairdocs.org/model/alon-a2) (registry code 0540102) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: A-39 - Engines: CONT MOTOR C90-16F 90 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Reno Charles J - Registered owner: Reno Charles J - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: 2G2, Steubenville, OH - Destination: CGF, Richmond Hts., OH - Airport: CGF, Cuyahoga County Airport, runway 06, 5,102 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 24, 2008; seat: left; flight hours: 322 total, 200 in this make and model, 12 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 340° at 10 knots - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 50 °F - Altimeter: 30.25 inHg - Observed at: CGF ## 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 20090831016859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090831016859A), Aug 31, 2009: Alon A2, Cleveland, OH, Substantial damage. Airman failed to maintain proper airspeed control during transition and stalled the aircraft approximately 15-20 ft above the runway. Airman further failed to… ## Other investigations on N6363V (1) 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. - [NTSB CHI68D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0114), Jun 20, 1967: Alon A2 (N6363V), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 25, 2009, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74647. 562 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 562 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40319242&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.