Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA90LA126

TWISP, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4416Q

HARDESTY/HAYS QUICKIE Q2

Analysis

WHILE ON THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE GRASS/DIRT STRIP. THE RIGHT MAIN LNDG GEAR ENTERED WEEDS AND THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE SIDE OF THE STRIP, IMPACTED A DIRT BERM AND NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH WEEDS ON THE SIDES OF THE GRASS/DIRT STRIP AND THE DIRT BERM.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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