Pilot Debrief

RANS RV 12 near Hatley, WI — 2013-09-29

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Date
2013-09-29
Location
Hatley, WI, USA
Aircraft
RANS RV 12
Registration
N817RV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the landing flare to a private field, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the southwest. The wind pushed the airplane to the north and the airplane landed prematurely on a high berm located to the north of the runway. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane was damaged by the postimpact fire. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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