Pilot Debrief

SWALLEY MARK H CH 701 SP near Bremerton, WA — 2009-09-07

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Date
2009-09-07
Location
Bremerton, WA, USA
Airport
PWT
Aircraft
SWALLEY MARK H CH 701 SP
Registration
N701V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said he was taxiing to runway 19 for departure. The reported winds were from 190 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 26 knots. The pilot taxied to the end of the runway after performing all the preflight checks and he turned to a downwind direction to check for landing traffic. As the airplane turned, the right wing began to rise and the airplane nosed over, bending and wrinkling both wings, the empennage, and the rudder.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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