Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on the turf runway, the airplane bounced once followed by a "normal" touchdown on the main gear. The airplane started veering to the left and the pilot applied right rudder to correct, but it had "no effect." The airplane slowed "considerably" and continued veering to the left. The airplane subsequently impacted a tree, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane. The recorded wind conditions from a nearby airport were consistent with a left crosswind for the landing runway.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN19TA310 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 7, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winnsboro, Louisiana
- Nearest airport
- Williams Flying Service (6LA6)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Champion 7KCAB
- N-number
- N4136Y
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- 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.