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May 14, 1989 · Avions Max Holste MH 1521 · N163MH
Big Rapids, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Big Rapids, MI
Aircraft
Avions Max Holste MH 1521
Tail Number
N163MH
Operator
Jack Helder
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI89LA088
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND THAT BLEW THE TAIL TO THE LEFT. HE TRIED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION BY APPLYING LEFT BRAKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & LEFT WING WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND DIRECTION WAS 'UNSTEADY.' ABOUT 90 MILES SOUTHWEST AT MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN, THE 1250 EDT WIND WAS FROM 270 DEG AT 8 KTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE THE VARIABLE/GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL-OUT, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND THAT BLEW THE TAIL TO THE LEFT. HE TRIED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION BY APPLYING LEFT BRAKE, BUT THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR & LEFT WING WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND DIRECTION WAS 'UNSTEADY.' ABOUT 90 MILES SOUTHWEST AT MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN, THE 1250 EDT WIND WAS FROM 270 DEG AT 8 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRoben-Hood (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAvions Max Holste MH 1521
Tail NumberN163MH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJack Helder
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN1 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC