Pilot Debrief

CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A-1 near Dorris, CA — 2011-08-30

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Date
2011-08-30
Location
Dorris, CA, USA
Airport
A32
Aircraft
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A-1
Registration
N2868A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he flew to a nearby airport to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. After his first touchdown, he applied power for takeoff and, as his airplane lifted off, he encountered a strong wind gust from his left side. He applied left aileron, but his right wing tip contacted the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest upright. The airplane immediately burst into flames and was consumed by the fire. The closest weather station, located 19 nautical miles from the airport, reported the wind at 280 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from the northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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