Pilot Debrief

GLOBE GC-1B near Concord, CA — 2023-04-14

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Date
2023-04-14
Location
Concord, CA, USA
Airport
CCR
Aircraft
GLOBE GC-1B
Registration
N80922
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a touch and go landing, he experienced a wind gust that turned the airplane to the right and then to the left. The was unable to correct the airplane’s heading and the airplane exited the runway which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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