Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary BFO92LA065

SABINA, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N8524H

NORTH AMERICAN NAVION

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN THE WIND SHIFTED TO A QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER, AILERON, AND POWER, BUT ALL WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A STORAGE TANK WHERE IT CAME TO REST.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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