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May 13, 2009 · Art Lee Delano CH701 · N701LD
Oakdale, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oakdale, CA
Aircraft
Art Lee Delano CH701
Tail Number
N701LD
Operator
Art Lee Delano
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA243
The pilot reported that he observed a strong crosswind from the right while on final approach to the destination airport. Just prior to touchdown, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The airplane continued to drift and touched down in a grass-covered field adjacent to the runway surface. While on the landing roll, the airplane traveled downslope and the nosewheel became embedded in the terrain surface, resulting in it nosing over to an inverted position. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred structural damage to the rudder. The pilot recalled that the wind velocity at the time of the accident was about 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that he observed a strong crosswind from the right while on final approach to the destination airport. Just prior to touchdown, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The airplane continued to drift and touched down in a grass covered field adjacent to the runway surface. While on the landing roll, the airplane traveled downslope and the nose wheel became embedded in the terrain surface, resulting in a nose over to inverted. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred structural damage to the rudder. The pilot recalled that the wind velocity at the time of the accident was about 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportOAKDALE (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3020 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArt Lee Delano CH701
Tail NumberN701LD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArt Lee Delano
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 20 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC