Pilot Debrief

Schweizer G-164B near Nielsville, MN — 2008-08-23

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Date
2008-08-23
Location
Nielsville, MN, USA
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Registration
N773D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated he was landing to the north with winds from 290 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. He stated that after touching down he applied the right brake which was "poor" and the airplane turned to the left. The airplane traveled into a wheat field where it contacted a furrow. The pilot stated the airplane bounced up and weathervaned even more. The airplane settled to the ground and the right main landing gear collapsed when it dug into the ground.

NTSB coding

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