Pilot Debrief

NATHAN A REHAK CAW-12 near Beluga, AK — 2023-10-08

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Date
2023-10-08
Location
Beluga, AK, USA
Aircraft
NATHAN A REHAK CAW-12
Registration
N2129P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control after failing to determine wind direction during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

Pilot reported that, after touching down on a dry lakebed, he encountered a wind gust that lifted the tail of the airplane, resulting in a nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front wing struts, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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