Pilot Debrief

INIZIATIVE INDUSTRIALI ITALIAN SKY ARROW 600 SPORT near Ridgely, MD — 2011-03-02

Final reportERA11CA178
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Date
2011-03-02
Location
Ridgely, MD, USA
Airport
RJD
Aircraft
INIZIATIVE INDUSTRIALI ITALIAN SKY ARROW 600 SPORT
Registration
N435SA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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