# NTSB ERA12CA408: Cessna 195B, N4418C, Millington, TN, June 19, 2012

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: June 19, 2012, 09:40 local (14:40 UTC)
- Place: Millington, TN
- Coordinates: 35.365276, -89.861946 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.3653&lon=-89.8619&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 26, 2012
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- NTSB case key (mKey): 84045
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA12CA408
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84045/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84045
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA408

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 195B, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2073112), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)
- [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 195B, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=2073112), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md)
- [Landing gear system: main landing gear](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023210): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Capability exceeded; cases with it: [Cessna 195B, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023210/cases.md?model=2073112), [All aircraft, 241 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023210/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 195B, 12 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2073112), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md)
- [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Cessna 195B, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=2073112), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md)

## Analysis

The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that lifted the left wing. The airplane then veered to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

## Factual narrative

The pilot stated that during landing on runway 22 the airplane encountered a gust of wind which lifted the left wing. The airplane then veered to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The recorded winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 9 knots.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4418C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4418C-2014-12-03), registration cancelled 2014-12-03, S/N 16003, built 1952 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 195B
- Registry model: [Cessna 195B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195b) (registry code 2073112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series) (registry code 35007, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 16003
- Airframe hours: 3999
- Engines: JACOBS R755 A2 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Sager Lawrence B
- Registered owner: Sager Lawrence B
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 1, 2012
- Departed: 0TX0, Granbury, TX
- Destination: KNQA, Millington, TN
- Airport: KNQA, Millington Regional Jetport, runway 22, 8,000 × 200 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 74; injuries: none; airline transport, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review December 7, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 12,300 total, 400 in this make and model, 11,600 as pilot in command, 26 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Observed at: KNQA

## 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 20120619012749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120619012749A), Jun 19, 2012: Cessna 195B, Millington, TN, Substantial damage. On June 19, 2012, at approximately 1000L, N4418C was on approach to knqa, Millington, TN. The winds were reported variable at 6 knots. Pilot stated that, prior…

## Docket (7 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 5, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84045. 4.3 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 564 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371567&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Passenger Statement (item 2, .PDF, 130 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371568&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Passenger%20Statement-Redacted.PDF
- Weather Reports and Records (item 3, .PDF, 350 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371569&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF
- Engine & Prop Logbook (item 4, .PDF, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371574&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Engine%20%26%20Prop%20Logbook-Redacted.PDF
- Photo 1: View of wing damage. FAA Photo (item 5, .PDF, 544 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371716&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%3A%20View%20of%20wing%20damage.%20FAA%20Photo-Master.PDF
- Photo 2: View of main gear. FAA Photo (item 6, .PDF, 1.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371717&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%3A%20View%20of%20main%20gear.%20FAA%20Photo-Master.PDF
- Photo 3: View of airframe damage. FAA Photo (item 7, .PDF, 600 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371718&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%203%3A%20View%20of%20airframe%20damage.%20FAA%20Photo-Master.PDF

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