Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control.
NTSB analysis
During landing, the airplane encountered a strong crosswind and veered off the runway. The airplane collided with a runway sign and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, right aileron, and the rear fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA425 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 6, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Coeur D'Alene (COE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV-6
- N-number
- N515CW
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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