Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN13CA569

Hatley, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N817RV

RANS RV 12

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

During the landing flare to a private field, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the southwest. The wind pushed the airplane to the north and the airplane landed prematurely on a high berm located to the north of the runway. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane was damaged by the postimpact fire. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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