Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that after touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane a gust of wind lifted the airplane’s right wing, turning it to the left. The pilot added full power to attempt a go-around; however, the airplane continued to the left and became airborne about 90 degrees from the runway heading. The airplane touched back down on the grass and collided with a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR12CA338 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 21, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bremerton, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aerotrek A220
- N-number
- N216V
- 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.