Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach a crosswind gust pushed the nose of the airplane to the left. The pilot corrected back to the runway centerline and after landing "...a wind gust turned the tail and accelerated a right turn or a ground loop. The left wing touched the ground and the left gear collapsed." The undercarriage of the airplane where the left main gear attaches to the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA088 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 19, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- West Jordon, Utah
- Nearest airport
- South Valley Airport (U42)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aviat A1-A
- N-number
- N17HY
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.