What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-12-04 involved a Cessna 140, registration N1936V, at Port Townsend, WA.

Pilot Reports Gusty Crosswind During Bounced Landing Leading to Runway Excursion and Nose-Over (N1936V)

On December 4, 1999, a Cessna 140 (registration N1936V) was involved in an aviation accident near Port Townsend, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

During landing in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane bounced twice, veered off the runway, crossed a taxiway, and collided with a ditch before nosing over inverted. The pilot reported 10-15 knot crosswind with gusts.

Accident Overview

The pilot reported that while landing, gusting wind conditions were present in the area, but he continued the approach. On final, he maintained higher airspeed to compensate for the crosswind. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced and became airborne. The pilot added power to correct, but a second bounce occurred before the airplane settled onto the runway.

Landing Roll and Excursion

During the landing roll, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to contact the runway surface. The airplane then veered left, crossing the runway and a taxiway, and collided with a ditch alongside the taxiway. The impact caused the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted.

Reported Conditions

The pilot stated that the crosswind at the time was between 10 and 15 knots, with gusts exceeding 15 knots.

1999-12-04: Cessna 140 (N1936V) — Port Townsend, WA

Accident Overview

Landing Roll and Excursion

Reported Conditions

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