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NTSB investigation record

CEN09CA259

Completed

Zenith Ch-250· N931CE

NTSB Report
Date
April 20, 2009
Location
Hollister, MO
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot seated in the left seat reported that he was the flying pilot when the accident occurred. He reported that he overcorrected during a crosswind landing. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down the slope covered with wet grass and impacted an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.

Source record

Factual narrative

The pilot seated in the left seat reported that he was the flying pilot when the accident occurred. He reported that he overcorrected during a crosswind landing. The airplane swerved to the left and right of centerline two times before veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane traveled down a slope covered with wet grass and impacted an elevated service road and culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.

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