Pilot Debrief

MARLOWE THOOFT JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER near Brainerd, MN — 2021-08-07

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Date
2021-08-07
Location
Brainerd, MN, USA
Airport
BRD
Aircraft
MARLOWE THOOFT JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER
Registration
N234HW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was flying an approach in a 90-degree, 20 knot crosswind, when during the landing on the grass runway, the wind pushed the airplane sideways and it subsequently impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the wind was 080o at 8 knots with gusts to 17 knots. The pilot reported he was attempting to make a short field landing and was “flying below stall speed”.

NTSB coding

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