Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during landing in crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, a wind gust picked up the left wing. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 12 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 360° at 6 knots. The airplane landed on runway 07.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA219 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 17, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Orlando, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Executive (ORL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built DAYTONA CUBS REPLICA
- N-number
- N3102Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2011
- 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.