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April 24, 2009 · Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · N391RV
Novato, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Novato, CA
Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti SM 1019
Tail Number
N391RV
Operator
Nils C Lind
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA229
During the planned termination of an instructional proficiency flight in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot attempted a full-stop landing in a nearly direct crosswind that was gusting to 15 knots. During the landing roll, the pilot failed to maintain directional control and the flight instructor providing dual instruction did not take action in time to remedy the situation. The airplane therefore veered sharply off the runway surface, and during the excursion sequence its right wing contacted the ground and sustained structural damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
Full Narrative
During the planned termination of an instructional proficiency flight in his tail wheel-equipped airplane, the pilot attempted a full-stop landing in a nearly direct crosswind that was gusting to 15 knots. During the landing roll, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor providing dual instruction did not take action in time to remedy the situation. The airplane therefore veered sharply off the runway surface, and during the excursion sequence, its right wing contacted the ground and sustained structural damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportGnoss Field (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSiai-Marchetti SM 1019
Tail NumberN391RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNils C Lind
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-B15G · Turboprop · 317
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 0 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Weather SourcePILO