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June 23, 1996 · Mini Ace CA61-F · N8221
Byron, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Byron, CA
Aircraft
Mini Ace CA61-F
Tail Number
N8221
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA243
The pilot reported that he was taxiing to the aircraft's tiedown spot following landing when a sudden left crosswind gust he estimated at 40 knots blew the aircraft over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's encounter with a sudden crosswind gust beyond the capabilities of the aircraft.
Full Narrative
On June 23, 1996, at 1530 hours Pacific daylight time, a homebuilt experimental Mini Ace CA61-F, N8221, was blown over during taxi at a private ranch airstrip near Byron, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the student pilot for a local area solo instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at the private airstrip about 1450 on the day of the occurrence. The pilot reported that he was taxiing to the aircraft's tiedown spot following landing when a sudden left crosswind gust he estimated at 40 knots blew the aircraft over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width18 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMini Ace CA61-F
Tail NumberN8221
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO