CircumFlightN7119 accident
NTSB CEN22LA327 · 2022-07-20 · Gordon, NE · near KGRN
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a landing to runway 29 in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. Prior to the tailwheel contacting the runway, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The nose of the airplane swerved left, and the pilot attempted to regain directional control using rudder and right brake. Unsuccessful, the airplane continued off the left side of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that contributed to the accident. The pilot estimated the prevailing wind to be from the west at 12 kt gusting to 17 kts.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane with a gusty crosswind. 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
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 280
- Wind speed (kt)
- 8
- Temperature (F)
- 88
- Nearest airport
- Gordon Municipal Airport
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 3562
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7119 | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |