Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane veered to the left. He applied right rudder and brake, but the airplane struck a runway sign on the left side of the runway and exited the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 8 minutes after the accident, the wind was 320 ° true at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and peak wind was 300 ° true at 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA127 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 28, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mccook, Nebraska
- Nearest airport
- Mc Cook Ben Nelson Rgnl (MCK)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built SIDE WINDER TD
- N-number
- N60JV
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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