Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered wind, exited the runway to the left, and the wing struck a runway light. The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located about 7 nautical miles east-northeast of the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 060° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 13.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA578 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 3, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Eagle Grove, Iowa
- Nearest airport
- Eagle Grove Muni (EAG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41
- N-number
- N711NN
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- 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.