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June 20, 2009 · North American/Victoria Mnt Lt AT-6A · N9793Z
Olympia, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olympia, WA
Aircraft
North American/Victoria Mnt Lt AT-6A
Tail Number
N9793Z
Operator
Koelbel John D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA300
While making a three-point landing in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a strong crosswind gust about the same time that he was initiating the landing flare. Because the pilot was unable to compensate for the wind gust, the airplane touched down with its right main landing gear beyond the right edge of the runway. The pilot saw that the airplane was approaching a runway sign, so he added power in order to execute a go-around, but the right wing impacted the sign before he could get it airborne. Immediately after the airplane impacted the sign, the pilot cut the power and aborted the go-around. The airplane's right wing and its fuselage both sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no problems with any of the airplane's control systems. The reported wind conditions included wind gusts up to 18 knots at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
While making a three-point landing in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a strong crosswind gust about the same time as he was initiating the landing flare. Because the pilot was unable to compensate for the wind gust, the airplane touched down with its right main landing gear beyond the right edge of the runway. The pilot saw that the airplane was approaching a runway sign, so he added power in order to execute a go-around, but the right wing impacted the sign before he could get it airborne. Immediately after the airplane impacted the sign, the pilot cut the power and aborted the go-around. The airplane's right wing and its fuselage both sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no problems with any of the airplane's control systems. The reported wind conditions included wind gusts up to 18 knots at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 PDT
Nearest AirportOLYMPIA (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4157 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American/Victoria Mnt Lt AT-6A
Tail NumberN9793Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKoelbel John D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time02:33
Weather SourceWFAC