Pilot Debrief

Chris W Kleen RV-6 near Coeur D'Alene, ID — 2010-09-06

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Date
2010-09-06
Location
Coeur D'Alene, ID, USA
Airport
COE
Aircraft
Chris W Kleen RV-6
Registration
N515CW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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