Pilot Debrief

WACO UPF-7 near Paso Robles, CA — 2013-03-11

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Date
2013-03-11
Location
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Airport
KPRB
Aircraft
WACO UPF-7
Registration
N29969
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in light and variable wind, a “puff” of wind from the east caused the tail, which was on the runway, to swing around. The pilot added power in an attempt to regain directional control; however, he did not apply power soon enough. The right wing touched the runway, and the airplane impacted a taxiway intersection sign. The airplane's wing spars were structurally damaged, and the upper right wing tip was crushed. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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