MEYERS MAC 145 near La Cholla, AZ — 2014-05-29

Probable cause

The pilot's overcorrection to a wind gust, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway veeroff.

NTSB narrative

The tailwheel equipped airplane received substantial damage to both wings, when the airplane veered off the runway and struck a cacti after the pilot overcorrected to compensate for a wind gust during the landing rollout. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Weather Underground Data Graphicother
• Weather Underground Tabular Data.xlsxother
• Photo 1 – Overviewphotos
• Photo 2 – Left Wing Close-upphotos
• Photo 3 – Right Wing Close-upphotos

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