Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 12, a gust of wind "weather vaned" the airplane to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the weather vane with the application of rudder but was unable to maintain directional control. The tail of the airplane started to rise and the airplane nosed over on the right side of the runway. The upper wings and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 210 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported the wind as 160 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 16 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13CA522 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 25, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Nearest airport
- Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
- N-number
- N5761Z
- 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.