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May 16, 2009 · Winship Kent S Dogger Craft · N530KW
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Winship Kent S Dogger Craft
Tail Number
N530KW
Operator
Winship Kent S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA046
The private pilot reported he was landing his homebuilt, tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard-surfaced dry runway, at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a gust of wind pushed the airplane’s tail to the right, and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. Witnesses reported variable winds at the time of the accident. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted in his report to the NTSB that he should have flown with an instructor before attempting a landing at the accident airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported he was landing his homebuilt, tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard-surfaced dry runway, at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a gust of wind pushed the airplane’s tail to the right, and the airplane swerved to the left. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. Witnesses reported variable winds at the time of the accident. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted in his report to the NTSB that he should have flown with an instructor before attempting a landing at the accident airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportWolf Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWinship Kent S Dogger Craft
Tail NumberN530KW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWinship Kent S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO