Cub Crafters Carbon Cub FX2 near Okeechobee, FL — 2025-11-28

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a 13 knot right crosswind that was gusting to 20 knots. During the landing, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck the airport perimeter fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control in flight · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Landing

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� TELEPHONE INTERVIEW, PILOTinterview
• PHOTO ARRAYphotos

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