Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA031

Easton, MD, USA

Aircraft #1

N2026V

CESSNA 140

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

While remaining in the traffic pattern and on his third landing; the pilot reported while crossing the intersection of two runways during his roll out, he lost directional control when the airplane "reversed direction rapidly", subsequently resulting in runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage and left rear lift strut and minor injury to the pilot.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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