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April 9, 2009 · Remos Aircraft Gmbh Gemini Remos G-3/600 · N249SW
Jefferson, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Jefferson, WA
Aircraft
Remos Aircraft Gmbh Gemini Remos G-3/600
Tail Number
N249SW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA191
A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose-down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast with light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees around. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast. Its speed varied from light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:58 PDT
Nearest AirportJefferson County International (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRemos Aircraft Gmbh Gemini Remos G-3/600
Tail NumberN249SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT