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Airplane Collides with Runway Sign and Nose Gear Collapses During Crosswind Landing (N814FA)

Morris, IL, US

On October 31, 2004, a Cessna T182T (registration N814FA) operated by Yueh Liu was involved in an aviation accident near Morris, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing on runway 18 in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered off the right side, struck a runway sign, and the nose gear collapsed. Skid marks from all three tires were visible.

Accident Details

The airplane was landing on runway 18, a dry asphalt surface measuring 4,001 feet by 75 feet. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down "smoothly" before veering to the left due to the crosswind. He attempted to correct the motion, which caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane then departed the right side of the runway and collided with a runway sign, resulting in a nose gear collapse.

Witness Reports

A witness observed skid marks from all three tires on the runway, consistent with the loss of directional control.

Weather Information

Winds reported at Joliet Regional Airport (JOT), Joliet, Illinois, located 13 statue miles northeast of C09, were recorded at several times: at 1505, winds were from 290 degrees at 7 knots; at 1245, winds were from 270 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 15 knots; at 1525, winds were from 270 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 15 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 2004 Cessna T182T accident near Morris, IL?

During a landing on runway 18 in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered off the right side, struck a runway sign, and the nose gear collapsed. Skid marks from all three tires were visible.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 2004 involved a Cessna T182T, registration N814FA, operated by Yueh Liu, at Morris, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20041202X01904. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.