Pilot Debrief

ARVOLD JORDON R CH 750 near Colfax, WI — 2012-09-01

Final reportCEN12CA596
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Date
2012-09-01
Location
Colfax, WI, USA
Airport
43WI
Aircraft
ARVOLD JORDON R CH 750
Registration
N32JA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The airplane was landing on a grass strip toward the west. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down on the centerline of the runway and was slowing down when the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the right. The pilot was unable to correct for the gust of wind and the airplane impacted trees on the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing spar was broken, and the left wing spar was bent. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 090 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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