On October 14, 2015, a CESSNA 195A UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Aztec, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after a bounce during landing, the airplane's right main landing gear went off the runway into dirt. The aborted landing led to the left main gear collapsing, resulting in substantial damage.
Incident Summary
A pilot reported that during a landing attempt, the airplane bounced. Following the bounce, the right main landing gear departed the runway surface and entered the dirt area adjacent to the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the airplane subsequently settled back to the ground. Upon contacting the terrain, the left main landing gear impacted the ground and collapsed.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 14 Oct 2015 CESSNA 195A UNDESIGNAT accident near Aztec, NM?
A pilot reported that after a bounce during landing, the airplane's right main landing gear went off the runway into dirt. The aborted landing led to the left main gear collapsing, resulting in substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 2015 CESSNA 195A UNDESIGNAT accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Oct 2015 involved a CESSNA 195A UNDESIGNAT, at Aztec, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain.
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