Andre Kostrzewa Mustang 2 near Bountiful, UT — 2013-03-18
- Date
- 2013-03-18
- Location
- Bountiful, UT, USA
- Airport
- BTF
- Aircraft
- Andre Kostrzewa Mustang 2
- Registration
- N670AK
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing approach in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he encountered rough air, and the airplane landed hard and bounced. The airplane subsequently came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the wings and fuselage. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing with a right quartering tailwind of 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 8 docket documents
Docket documents8
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation - Pilotother
- Photo 1. Airplane upside down, damage to left wing and fuselage.photos
- Photo 2. Engine with wreckage in background.photos
- Photo 3. Right wing and empennage.photos
- Photo 4. Looking front to aft of the airplane.photos
- Photo 5. Engine laying beside wreckage.photos
- FAA Accident/Incident Reportreport
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