# NTSB FTW96LA018: Cessna 175, N7021M, Batesville, AR, October 19, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 18, 1995, 21:15 local (Oct 19, 1995, 02:15 UTC) - Place: Batesville, AR - Coordinates: 35.759582, -91.61911 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7596&lon=-91.6191&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 29, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19690 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA018 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19690/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA018 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. ## 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 - touch-and-go - performed, pilot in command - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - grass - Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear,nose gear - overload - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis The pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go at night, the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear, ballooned, and veered off the right side of the runway. In an effort to regain control, he attempted to 'steer the airplane back to the left by applying power and using rudder.' Subsequently, the nose gear dug into the grass and collapsed, the right wing contacted the ground, and the airplane nosed over. ## Factual narrative On October 18, 1995, approximately 2115 central daylight time, a Cessna 175, N7021M, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway after landing at Batesville Regional Airport, Batesville, Arkansas. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane, owned by the pilot, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. Originating at Batesville, the personal flight was intended to be flown locally and accomplish touch and go landings. No flight plan was filed and bright night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that while performing his first touch and go landing, the airplane touched down on the left main landing gear, "ballooned", and veered off the right side of runway 07. He further reported that in an effort to regain control, he attempted to "steer the airplane back to the left by applying power and using rudder." Subsequently, the airplane's nose gear "dug into the grass" and collapsed, the right wing contacted the ground, and the airplane "nosed over." The airplane came to rest in the grass nose down on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed structural damage to the right wing spar aft of the fuel cell, and buckling to the fuselage near the right wing root. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7021M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7021M), registered now, S/N 55321 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 175 - Registry model: [Cessna 175](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-175) (registry code 2072502) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental GO-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-go-300-series) (registry code 17024, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 55321 - Airframe hours: 2500 - Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A1A 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Michael D. Harrison - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 31, 1995, 6 hours before - Departed: BVX - Destination: BVX - Airport: BVX, Batesville Regional, runway 7, 6,002 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 132 total, 57 in this make and model, 105 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none ## 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 19951018033009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951018033009A), Oct 18, 1995: Cessna 175, Batesville, AR, Substantial damage. Night touch and go. Ballooned. Exited runway. Tried steer back. Nose gear dug in collapsed. Wing hit. Nosed over. 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/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.