# NTSB CHI95LA321: Cessna 140, N76919, Boyne Falls, MI, September 13, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 13, 1995, 17:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Boyne Falls, MI - Coordinates: 45.159233, -84.909851 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.1592&lon=-84.9099&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report March 21, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10031 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA321 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10031/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA321 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. ## 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 - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause) - Main gear collapsed, landing - landing gear,main gear - overload ## Analysis The pilot stated that the airplane ballooned on touchdown. He stated he added power and the airplane touched down a second time. After the second touchdown, a 'thump noise' was heard followed by the airplane veering off the right side of the runway. Inspection of the airplane revealed a sideload failure of the landing gear. ## Factual narrative On September 13, 1995, at 1700 eastern standard time, a Cessna 140, N76919, experienced a loss of control, landing gear collapse and collision with the runway while landing at the Boyne Mountain Airport, Boyne Falls, Michigan. The private pilot was operating the airplane on a personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Mackinac County Airport, on September 13, 1995, at 1625 est. The pilot reported that upon touchdown the airplane ballooned. He stated he added power and the airplane touched down again. He stated that after the second touchdown, while rolling out, he heard a "thump noise" and the nose of the airplane turned to the right. He stated the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway prior to coming to a stop with the left main gear collapsed. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector who inspected the airplane after the accident stated that it appeared the airplane ballooned on landing then touched down sideways which resulted in an a sideload failure of the left main landing gear. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N76919](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N76919-2018-01-29), registration cancelled 2018-01-29, S/N 11361, built 1946 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 140 - Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (registry code 2071602) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 11361 - Airframe hours: 2749 - Engines: CONTINENTAL C-85 85 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Robert B. Schmidt - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 15, 1995, 60 hours before - Departed: 83D, MACKINAC CO., MI - Destination: BFA - Airport: BFA, Boyne Mountain, runway 17, 5,191 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 49; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 540 total, 220 in this make and model, 490 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 23 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 12 knots, gusting 17 - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: PLN, 29 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 19950913029669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950913029669A), Sep 13, 1995: Cessna 140, Boyne Falls, MI, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing. Swerve failed left main gear. Damaged wing and fuselage. (-23) the private pilot lost directional control during the landing… ## Other investigations on N76919 (2) 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 NYC73DIJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DIJ06), Sep 18, 1972: Cessna 140 (N76919), Buckhannon, WV, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2580), Jun 30, 1964: Cessna 140 (N76919), Akron, OH, substantial damage 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/). 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