Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported the crosswind landing approach was normal. Just before touching down, the airplane ballooned to an altitude of about 15 feet above the runway. The airplane "mushed hard" onto the runway, then veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a taxiway light, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. Local winds were from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the airplane was landing on runway 06.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09CA556 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 31, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Richmond Hts., Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Alon A2
- N-number
- N6363V
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.