Pilot Debrief

Didier Siffer (E-AB) Arion Lightning near Farmingdale, NY — 2011-08-06

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Date
2011-08-06
Location
Farmingdale, NY, USA
Airport
FRG
Aircraft
Didier Siffer (E-AB) Arion Lightning
Registration
N723AD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong quartering crosswind.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during touchdown on the runway, a gust of wind struck the right side of the airplane, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and the pilot attempted to regain directional control with aileron inputs. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck an airport sign and came to rest in a grassy area. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the empennage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot landed with a 14-knot quartering crosswind, gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB coding

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