Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left during the landing roll. The airplane turned left into the wind and then exited the left side of the runway. The airplane collided with cornstalks and came to rest in a drainage culvert.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station located about 23 miles from accident site reported, about 26 minutes before the accident, wind from 100° at 16 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The airplane landed on runway 18.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA439 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kinsey, Kansas
- Nearest airport
- Kinsley Muni (33K)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Waiex
- N-number
- N49YX
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2008
- 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.