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August 2, 2008 · Air Creation Clipper 912 · N21721

Glendale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Air Creation Clipper 912
Tail Number
N21721
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA294

The airplane had just touched down when a dust devil approached from the west and lifted the airplane onto its side. The pilot reported that the sky was clear with some restriction to visibility due to blowing dust. Winds were variable at 20 knots, gusting to 35 knots. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported by the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Dust devil/whirlwind-Effect on equipment - C

Full Narrative

On August 2, 2008, about 1130 mountain standard time, an Air Creation Clipper 912 Microlight Trike, N21721, flipped over on its side during landing at Glendale Municipal Airport, Glendale, Arizona. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The private pilot and the passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing structure. The local personal flight departed Glendale about 1000 PDT. Visual instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that the airplane was on final approach over the runway when it touched down. At that time, a whirlwind or dust devil approached from the west. It lifted the airplane onto its side. The pilot reported that the sky was clear with some restriction to visibility due to blowing dust. Winds were variable at 20 knots, gusting to 35 knots. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. The FAA notified the National Transporation Safety Board of this accident on September 10, 2008.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAir Creation Clipper 912
Tail NumberN21721
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data