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November 11, 1995 · Forney F-1 · N7515C

Estherville, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Estherville, IA
Aircraft
Forney F-1
Tail Number
N7515C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA033

The pilot stated the crosswind landing was uneventful until the flare when the crosswind quit. She stated that the airplane traveled to the right of the runway then a gust caused the right wing to raise. She stated she banked to the right in an attempt to lower the wing and the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway where it came to rest on a 4 foot high embankment.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On November 11, 1995, at 1630 central standard time, a Forney F- 1 Aircoupe, N7515C, flown by a private pilot collided with the terrain following a loss of control on landing at the Estherville Municipal Airport, Estherville, Iowa. The 14 CFR Part 91 local flight was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1530 cst. The landing was being made on runway 16 (4,797'x 75'). The pilot stated she was correcting for the right crosswind and everything was normal until the flare. She stated that during the flare the crosswind "quit" and the airplane began to travel off the side of the runway. She stated a gust of wind then caught the right wing raising it. She reported she turned to the right in an attempt to lower the wing and the airplane traveled off the side of the runway where it came to rest on top of a 4 foot high embankment. Local winds were reported as 230 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportEstherville Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4797 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftForney F-1
Tail NumberN7515C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data