# NTSB GAA17CA486: Cessna L19, N305EF, Nashville, TN, August 13, 2017 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 13, 2017, 16:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Nashville, TN - Coordinates: 36.182498, -86.886947 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1825&lon=-86.8869&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 27, 2018 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 95817 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA17CA486 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/95817/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=95817 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA486 ## Probable cause The pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [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 L-19E, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: landing flare](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 1,285 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Cessna L-19E, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=2074016), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing in crosswind conditions, he initiated the flare high. Subsequently, the airplane bounced and veered to the left. He added that, as the airplane was slowing down, it ground looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located at the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 340° at 7 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 320° at 6 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 2. After multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. ## Factual narrative The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, in crosswind conditions, he initiated the flare high. Subsequently the airplane bounced and veered to the left. He added that as the airplane was slowing down it ground looped to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located at the airport reported that, about 10 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 340° at 7 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 320° at 6 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 2. After multiple requests, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N305EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305EF), registered now, S/N 24576 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA L19 (E) - Registry model: [Cessna L-19E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-l-19e) (registry code 2074016) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 24576 - Engines: reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Destination: JWN, Nashville, TN - Flight plan: Unknown - Airport: JWN, John C Tune, runway 02, 6,001 × 100 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Unknown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 75; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: basicmed, with waivers/limitations ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 300° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 29.95 inHg - Observed at: KJWN ## 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 20170813024639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170813024639A), Aug 13, 2017: Cessna L-19E, Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. While attempting to land at jwn on runway 020 the pilot failed to maintain a stabilized approach. He flared high causing the aircraft to land hard and bounce.… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on March 1, 2018, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=95817. 748 KB in all. - Pilot Statement (item 1, .PDF, 129 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40460517&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Statement-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation (FAA Inspector) (item 2, .PDF, 332 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40460518&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20(FAA%20Inspector)-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 1 photo, 287 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40460519&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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