On May 22, 2010, a CESSNA P210N operated by PINE LAKE LEASING GROUP LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Petaluma, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing roll, a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway. The pilot corrected, but the nose gear struck a depression, shearing off, and the propeller hit the ground. The firewall sustained substantial damage.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind he described as "pretty strong." The airport manager informed the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that winds at the time of the accident were a direct crosswind of approximately 40 knots. The airplane departed the side of the runway into a grassy area.
Sequence of Events
As the pilot attempted to correct the airplane back onto the runway, the nose landing gear encountered a depression and sheared off. The propeller subsequently struck the ground. The collision caused substantial damage to the firewall.
Pilot Report
In a phone conversation, the pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane before the accident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 22 May 2010 CESSNA P210N accident near Petaluma, CA?
During landing roll, a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway. The pilot corrected, but the nose gear struck a depression, shearing off, and the propeller hit the ground. The firewall sustained substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 2010 CESSNA P210N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 May 2010 involved a CESSNA P210N, operated by PINE LAKE LEASING GROUP LLC, at Petaluma, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.