Casualties unknown

1995-09-24: Cessna 195 (N4494C) — Moriarty, NM

Moriarty, NM, US

On September 24, 1995, a Cessna 195 (registration N4494C) was involved in an aviation accident near Moriarty, NM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a crosswind landing on runway 8, a newly acquired aircraft veered right, departed the runway, and ground looped. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties, and an FAA inspection found no anomalies.

Incident Overview

A pilot experienced a ground loop while landing a newly acquired aircraft on runway 8. The aircraft veered right during the landing roll, prompting the pilot to apply full left brake, full left rudder, and full back yoke in an attempt to correct the turn. Despite these inputs, the aircraft continued to turn and departed the runway. Upon entering the grassy area, the aircraft ground looped.

Pilot Report and Examination

The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft during the incident. An FAA inspector subsequently examined the aircraft and found no anomalies with the brakes or rudder systems. The aircraft was operating in a crosswind of 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots, at the time of the landing.

Additional Context

No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or occupants were provided in the source. The incident occurred during the landing roll on runway 8, but no further information about the time of day, weather conditions beyond wind, or extent of damage was specified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04507. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.