1996-07-29: Cessna 188 — Napoleon, ND

Casualties unknown • Napoleon, ND, US

Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

During landing, the airplane encountered what the pilot described as a light, left crosswind. He said he corrected for the crosswind by lowering the left wing and applying opposite rudder to keep the nose straight. He said the airplane began drifting (skipping) to the right. He then applied full left rudder and the airplane ground looped to the right. The onscene investigation found the left wing main spar and skin had wrinkles in them, and the left main landing gear leg was protruding through the right wing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-07-29 Cessna 188 accident near Napoleon, ND?

During landing, the airplane encountered what the pilot described as a light, left crosswind. He said he corrected for the crosswind by lowering the left wing and applying opposite rudder to keep the nose straight. He said the airplane began drifting (skipping) to the right. He then applied full left rudder and the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-07-29 involved a Cessna 188, registration N5708G, at Napoleon, ND.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06194. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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