On October 19, 1992, a Cessna 210L (registration N2141S) operated by Eli M. Roth was involved in an aviation accident near Cincinnati, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING A DRAINAGE DITCH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE DRAINAGE DITCH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a right crosswind landing, the pilot reported the airplane bounced slightly and drifted left off the runway after touchdown. He added power but felt not in control, so he cut power. The airplane touched down in a grassy area and passed over a drainage ditch, collapsing the nose wheel and left main landing gear.
Accident Details
During a landing with a right crosswind, the pilot reported that the airplane "bounced slightly" and drifted left off the runway after touchdown. The pilot then added power and became airborne again. However, he stated that he felt he "...was not in control of the airplane and purposely cut the power rather than go around...."
Sequence of Events
The airplane subsequently touched down in a level attitude in a grassy area next to the runway, angled toward the runway. During the ground roll, it passed over a drainage ditch, which collapsed the nose wheel and left main landing gear.
Damage
The nose wheel and left main landing gear collapsed as a result of the impact with the drainage ditch.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Oct 1992 Cessna 210L accident near Cincinnati, OH?
During a right crosswind landing, the pilot reported the airplane bounced slightly and drifted left off the runway after touchdown. He added power but felt not in control, so he cut power. The airplane touched down in a grassy area and passed over a drainage ditch, collapsing the nose wheel and left main landing gear.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Oct 1992 involved a Cessna 210L, registration N2141S, operated by Eli M. Roth, at Cincinnati, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING A DRAINAGE DITCH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE DRAINAGE DITCH.
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