# NTSB Accident CEN09CA081
> **CESSNA A185F** · 2008-12-05 · Alton, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA081
- **Event ID:** 20081205X14806
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-12-05
- **Location:** Alton, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.890277, -90.046112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N185KS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

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