Probable cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA178 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 2, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ridgely, Maryland
- Nearest airport
- Ridgley Airpark (RJD)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY ARROW 600 SPORT
- N-number
- N435SA
- 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.