Pilot Debrief

WACO UIC near Saint Petersburg, FL — 2014-03-23

Final reportERA14CA166
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Date
2014-03-23
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
Airport
SPG
Aircraft
WACO UIC
Registration
N13562
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he landed on runway 18 and after the tail settled on the runway, a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the lower left wing "touched" the runway. The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp and an examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the lower left wing fore and aft spar. The reported wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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