PARLETTE ROBERT L GLASTAR near Wenatchee, WA — 2017-04-21

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to adequately compensate for gusting wind conditions during a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tundra-tire-equipped, tailwheel airplane reported that the airplane landed hard and "bounced pretty good." He applied power to go around, but during the crosswind turn, a downdraft pushed the airplane to the ground. Subsequently, the airplane impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 15 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 170° at 7 knots, gusting to 16 knots. It is unknown which direction the airplane was landing.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control in flight · Approach-VFR pattern crosswind

Evidence available

• Photos
• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

• Accident Photo (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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