# NTSB FTW00LA261: Cessna 185F, N34NC, Burnet, TX, September 16, 2000

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 16, 2000, 12:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Burnet, TX
- Coordinates: 30.759292, -98.220985 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.7593&lon=-98.2210&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 17, 2001
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 50286
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW00LA261
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/50286/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA261

## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.  A factor was the crosswind.

## 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)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 01 when the airplane encountered a 'crosswind gust,' and subsequently, the airplane swerved to the right, the left wing dipped, the wing-tip contacted the runway surface, and the airplane nosed over.  The pilot added that the winds were from 100 degrees at 7 knots, gusting between 10 and 15 knots.

## Factual narrative

On September 16, 2000, at 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 185F tailwheel equipped airplane, N34NC, was substantially damaged while landing on runway 01 at Burnet Municipal Airport, Burnet, Texas.  The commercial pilot, who was the registered owner and operator of the airplane, and his passenger sustained minor injuries.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.  The flight originated from TP McCampbell Airport, Ingleside, Texas, at 1024 and was destined for Burnet, Texas.

According to the pilot, he utilized the "proper crosswind landing technique," during the approach to runway 01.  As the airplane touched down, it encountered a "crosswind gust," and subsequently, the airplane swerved to the right, the left wing "dipped," the wing-tip contacted the runway surface, and the airplane nosed over.  The airplane came to rest inverted on the runway.  The pilot added that the winds were from 100 degrees at 7 knots, gusting between 10 and 15 knots.

According to an FAA inspector, who examined the airplane, the top of the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and both main wing spars sustained structural damage.  He added that the three propeller blades were curled.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N34NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34NC), registered now, S/N 18503886, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (registry code 2072821) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18503886
- Airframe hours: 6810
- Engines: Continental IO-550-D2B 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Dalton L. Kuder
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 2000, 13 hours before
- Departed: T43, INGLESIDE, TX
- Destination: BMQ, TX
- Airport: BMQ, Burnet Municipal, runway 1, 5,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 70; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 4,000 total, 350 in this make and model, 3,750 as pilot in command, 41 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 100° at 6 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 20000916015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000916015659A), Sep 16, 2000: Cessna A185F, Burnet, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Accident #FTWOOLA261 (.4)on September 16, 2000, at 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 185F tailwheel equipped airplane, N34NC, was substantially…

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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