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August 20, 2004 · Christen Industries A1B · N367SA

Hickory, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hickory, NC
Aircraft
Christen Industries A1B
Tail Number
N367SA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA168

According to the pilot, he was on a local flight when the engine started to run rough. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing. During the landing roll the pilot stated that the tail wheel became airborne and he lost directional control. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The airplane rolled approximately 20 feet into the grass and collided with a trailer. The pilot stated that during landing roll he encountered wind gusts approximately 13 to 15 knots from approximately 230 degrees. However the 1153 Hickory Regional Airport weather observation facility reported the winds were 210 degrees at 10 knots, no gusts, and 6 statute miles visibility. Examination of the airplane at the wreckage site revealed the left landing gear was separated and the firewall was buckled. Examination of the wreckage at the wreckage site revealed no power plant or flight control problems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a trailer. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2004, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Christen Husky A1B, N367SA, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, veered off the runway and collided with a trailer during a landing at Wilson's Airport, Hickory, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was not injured. The personal flight departed Shelby, North Carolina on August 20, 2004 at 1145. According to the pilot, he was on a local flight at an altitude of 2500 feet when the engine started to run rough. The pilot elected to make a precautionary tail wheel landing on runway 17 at Wilson's Airport, Hickory, North Carolina. The airplane touched down within the first third of the runway threshold. During the landing roll the tail wheel became airborne and the pilot lost directional control. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The airplane rolled approximately 20 feet into the grass and collided with a trailer. The airplane came to rest approximately 30 feet from the runway. The pilot stated that during landing roll he encountered wind gusts approximately 13 to 15 knots from approximately 230 degrees. However, the 1153 Hickory Regional Airport weather observation facility reported the winds were 210 degrees at 10 knots, no gusts, and 6 statute miles visibility. The Hickory weather reporting facility is located 5 nautical miles to the north of the accident. According to local forecast thunderstorms were moving into the area. Examination of the airplane at the wreckage site revealed the left landing gear was separated and the firewall was buckled. Examination of the wreckage at the wreckage site revealed no power plant or flight control problems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWilson'S Airport Usa (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChristen Industries A1B
Tail NumberN367SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:53

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