Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing in gusting wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during a touch and go landing, he experienced a wind gust that turned the airplane to the right and then to the left. The was unable to correct the airplane’s heading and the airplane exited the runway which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA161 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Concord, California
- Nearest airport
- Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Globe GC-1B
- N-number
- N80922
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1946
- 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.