Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC PITTS S 2B near Grants, NM — 2014-05-31

Final reportCEN14CA533
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Date
2014-05-31
Location
Grants, NM, USA
Airport
GNT
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC PITTS S 2B
Registration
N9YH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was hired to reposition the airplane for the owner. According to the owner who spoke with the pilot, during the landing, the pilot encountered gusty winds which caused him to lose airplane control and impact terrain adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The owner stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane owner completed the Pilot/Operator Accident Report (National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB] Form 6120.1), as the owner reported the pilot was uncooperative since the accident. The substantial damage to the airplane was reported to the NTSB on December 9, 2014, after a detailed inspection of the airplane damage was performed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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