# NTSB DFW06CA001: Cessna 195, N9880A, Addison, TX, October 2, 2005

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 2, 2005, 12:15 local (18:15 UTC)
- Place: Addison, TX
- Coordinates: 32.968334, -96.836387
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.9683&lon=-96.8364&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 31, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 62585
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW06CA001
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62585/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA001

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.  A contributing factor was the wind gusts.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, landing - flare/touchdown
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - ground loop/swerve - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)

## Analysis

The 261-hour private pilot lost directional control of the tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane while landing on runway 15 (a 7,202-foot long by 100-foot wide paved runway).  The pilot reported "the winds at the airport were gusting" and after touchdown the airplane departed the right side of the runway traveling 250 feet on unimproved grass.  After departing the runway, the right main wheel assembly separated from the landing gear strut.  Shortly thereafter, the airplane ground looped, coming to rest in the upright position.  Automated weather at the airport reported the winds from 170 degrees at 10 knots.  The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 35 hours in the same make and model.

## Factual narrative

This report is based on information received by the NTSB.  Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case.  For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N9880A (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 195
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7582
- Airframe hours: 3860
- Engines: Jacobs R755-B2 275 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert Stalford
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 1, 2005, 30 hours before
- Departed: DWH, HOUSTON, TX
- Destination: ADS, Addison, TX
- Airport: ADS, Addison, runway 15, 7,202 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 261 total, 35 in this make and model, 204 as pilot in command, 67 in the last 90 days, 27 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,500 ft broken
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
- Observed at: ADS

## 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 20051002022959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051002022959A), Oct 2, 2005: Cessna 195A, Addison, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft N9880A was cleared to land on runway 15. On landing, the aircraft exited runway to the west and came to rest approx 250 feet from the edge.…

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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