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August 7, 2008 · Falk Zodiac HDS-601 · N9043A
Middleton, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Middleton, WI
Aircraft
Falk Zodiac HDS-601
Tail Number
N9043A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA241
In a telephone interview the pilot stated that while landing he encountered a gust of wind that caused the right wing to drop and hit the runway. He said that he advanced the throttle and attempted to correct with aileron. The airplane subsequently cart wheeled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
In a telephone interview the pilot stated that while landing he encountered a gust of wind that caused the right wing to drop and hit the runway. He said that he advanced the throttle and attempted to correct with aileron. The airplane subsequently cart wheeled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledMvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFalk Zodiac HDS-601
Tail NumberN9043A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC