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May 17, 1992 · North American Navion · N8524H
Sabina, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Sabina, OH
Aircraft
North American Navion
Tail Number
N8524H
Operator
Carol K Hanshell
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA065
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN THE WIND SHIFTED TO A QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER, AILERON, AND POWER, BUT ALL WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A STORAGE TANK WHERE IT CAME TO REST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WIND GUSTS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE FLARE/TOUCHDOWN THE WIND SHIFTED TO A QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHE APPLIED FULL LEFT RUDDER, AILERON, AND POWER, BUT ALL WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES AND A STORAGE TANK WHERE IT CAME TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportHanshell'S Flying Apple (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American Navion
Tail NumberN8524H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarol K Hanshell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-9 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:22
Weather SourceWFAC