Pilot Debrief

WILDE DANIEL L ZENITH 701 near Turlock, CA — 2010-08-21

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Date
2010-08-21
Location
Turlock, CA, USA
Aircraft
WILDE DANIEL L ZENITH 701
Registration
N948DW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain runway alignment.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while the airplane was on final approach, he realized it was not centered on the runway and decided to execute a go-around. The second approach was normal. During the landing flare, the airplane floated longer than usual and drifted towards the right side of the runway in crosswind conditions. As the airplane touched down, the right main wheel encountered a trench and continued to traverse up a berm. Upon reaching the top of the berm, the airplane slid sideways until it came to a rest. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions. The nearest weather reporting station located 12 miles southeast of the accident airport reported at the time of the accident wind was from 330 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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