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May 30, 1998 · Rans S6EX Coyote II S6EX Coyot · N6179A
Delano, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Delano, CA
Aircraft
Rans S6EX Coyote II S6EX Coyot
Tail Number
N6179A
Operator
Bruce W Sproles
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA177
During landing, the aircraft encountered a sudden wind gust, the effects of which the pilot failed to control. The results were a wing tip drag, a lateral runway departure, and a subsequent noseover.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control, and his failure to maintain aircraft control
Full Narrative
On May 30, 1998, at 1100 hours Pacific daylight time, a homebuilt RANS S6EX Coyote II, N6179A, was substantially damaged when it drug a wing and nosed over during landing on runway 14 at Delano, California, airport. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured and there was no property damage. In his accident report, the pilot stated that, as the aircraft was touching down, he encountered a strong wind gust that lifted the right wing and he was unable to correct the upset before the left wing contacted the ground. The surface wind at the time of landing was reported as 140 degrees magnetic at 4 knots with random gusts to 15 knots. The pilot also stated that there was no mechanical problem with the aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportDelano Municipal (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5650 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S6EX Coyote II S6EX Coyot
Tail NumberN6179A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBruce W Sproles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 4400817 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO