Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
NTSB analysis
The pilot performed a wheel landing on runway 21 and as the tail settled, a wind gust caused the airplane to exit the runway to the right. The airplane encountered a 2-foot drop-off on the runway edge, and nosed over onto its back. A single skid mark was observed on the runway surface that corresponded to the right wheel of the airplane; however, post accident examination revealed no anomalies with the braking system. About 25 minutes prior to the accident, the weather reporting facility at the airport reported winds from 340 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot estimated the winds to be variable at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots at the time of the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for LAX08LA197 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 26, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Driggs, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (KDIJ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Boeing D75N1
- N-number
- N19BB
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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