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October 1, 1989 · Stits-Itrich SA6B · N7914A
Swan, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Swan, IA
Aircraft
Stits-Itrich SA6B
Tail Number
N7914A
Operator
Zeck Wayne M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA003
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT, DURING GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED, THEN VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT'S TOUCHDOWN AREA ON THE 1300 FOOT LONG RUNWAY WAS DOWNWIND FROM THE HANGARS WHICH WOULD BE CONDUCIVE FOR CAUSING WINDS SHEAR AND TURBULENCE IN THE LANDING AREA. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE WINDS WERE OUT OF THE SOUTH AT 18 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT, DURING GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED, THEN VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPORT'S TOUCHDOWN AREA ON THE 1300 FOOT LONG RUNWAY WAS DOWNWIND FROM THE HANGARS WHICH WOULD BE CONDUCIVE FOR CAUSING WINDS SHEAR AND TURBULENCE IN THE LANDING AREA. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE WINDS WERE OUT OF THE SOUTH AT 18 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNUTTER (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStits-Itrich SA6B
Tail NumberN7914A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZeck Wayne M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC