CircumFlightN94303 accident
NTSB CEN13CA559 · 2013-09-22 · Goodhue, MN · near 6MN7
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot was landing on a 30 foot wide wet grass runway. The left wingtip of the 36 foot wide airplane impacted 8 foot tall corn on the left edge of the runway and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in the tall corn. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Full narrative
The pilot was landing on a 30 foot wide wet grass runway. The left wingtip of the 36 foot wide airplane impacted 8 foot tall corn on the left edge of the runway and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and came to rest in the tall corn. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 150
- Wind speed (kt)
- 13
- Temperature (F)
- 64
- Nearest airport
- SODBUSTER STRIP
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 1200
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N94303 | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prior to flight Preflight or dispatch event | Standing |
| 2 | Approach-VFR pattern final Miscellaneous/other defining | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing Collision during takeoff/land | Cruise |
| 4 | Landing Loss of control on ground | Cruise |
| 5 | Landing Runway excursion | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action selection-Pilot | cause |
| Personnel issues-Psychological-Personality/attitude-Complacency-Pilot | factor |