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March 13, 2010 · Frederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E · N17CF
Okeechobee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Aircraft
Frederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E
Tail Number
N17CF
Operator
Serenity Transport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA182
According to the pilot, he encountered a strong crosswind during landing on runway 33, a 3,875-foot-long, 66-foot-wide, turf runway. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and the pilot was "unable to recover". The airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck an embankment, and nosed over. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the upper wing, empennage, and rudder. The pilot reported he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the accident. The winds reported at the time of the accident were from 280 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he encountered a strong crosswind during landing on runway 33, a 3,875-foot-long, 66-foot-wide, turf runway. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and was "unable to recover". The airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck an embankment, and nosed over. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the upper wing, empennage, and rudder. The pilot reported he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the accident. The winds reported at the time of the accident were from 280 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportRiver Acres Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3875 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFrederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E
Tail NumberN17CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSerenity Transport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 SER A&C · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC