Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that while landing on his private gravel airstrip, he was compensating for a slight crosswind. He did not respond quickly enough to maintain directional control of the airplane and the left main landing gear wheel went into a shallow ditch. The airplane veered off the runway and nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC10CA091 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 15, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Skwentna, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Private (NA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
MH 1521 BROUSSARD
- N-number
- N5833E
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.