# NTSB FTW95LA403: Cessna 195, N4494C, Moriarty, NM, September 24, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 24, 1995, 11:50 local (17:50 UTC) - Place: Moriarty, NM - Coordinates: 34.999767, -106.040527 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9998&lon=-106.0405&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 21, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19587 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA403 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19587/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA403 ## Probable cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. 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 - roll - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll ## Analysis During a landing on runway 8 with a newly acquired aircraft, the pilot encountered a crosswind of 10 knots, gusting to 15. During the landing roll the aircraft veered right so the pilot applied full left brake, full left rudder, and full back yoke to arrest the turn. The aircraft continued with the turn and departed the runway. After entering the grassy area the aircraft ground looped. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with aircraft and an examination by a FAA inspector revealed no anomalies with the brakes or rudder. ## Factual narrative On September 24, 1995, at 1150 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 195, N4494C, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, New Mexico. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated as a personal flight under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane departed Estancia, New Mexico, at 1130. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed. During an interview of the pilot, conducted by a FAA inspector, and in a written statement, the pilot reported that, the purpose of the flight was to practice approaches in his "newly acquired aircraft." He further reported that during the landing roll on runway 8, the aircraft veered right and he "applied all the left brake he had and full left rudder" in order to stop the turn. The turn continued and the aircraft exited the runway and ground looped. During the loss of control the aircraft sustained damage to the left wing and left main landing gear was separated from the fuselage. The wind was out of the south at 10 knots, gusting to 15. During the examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector, no anomalies could be found that accounted for the loss of directional control. The pilot also reported he had no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4494C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4494C), registered now, S/N 16078, built 1953 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 195 - Registry model: [Cessna 195](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-195) (registry code 2073102) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series) (registry code 35007, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 16078 - Airframe hours: 3015 - Engines: JACOBS R-755-B2 275 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Patrick W. Wilson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 22, 1995, 15 hours before - Departed: E92, ESTANCIA, NM - Destination: 0E0 - Airport: 0E0, Moriarty, runway 8, 7,100 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 68; 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: 4,480 total, 63 in this make and model, 4,000 as pilot in command, 30 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 10 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 60 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °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 19950924048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950924048869A), Sep 24, 1995: Cessna 195, Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. Lost control anding newly purchased 195 in crosswind. Veered off runway. Ground loop damaged wing and gear. From the NTSB's public API. 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