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May 2, 2010 · Cubcrafters CC11-160 · N72RZ
Los Alamos, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Los Alamos, CA
Aircraft
Cubcrafters CC11-160
Tail Number
N72RZ
Operator
Ronald Ziegler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA222
The private pilot reported that he was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane at a privately-owned grass airstrip with a "slight" crosswind. He reported that after touchdown, during the landing roll, he lost directional control of the airplane and it collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle adjacent to the runway. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. No mechanical deficiencies or anomalies with the airplane were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane at a privately-owned grass airstrip with a "slight" crosswind. He reported that after touchdown during the landing roll, he lost directional control of the airplane and it collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle adjacent to the runway. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. No mechanical deficiencies or anomalies with the airplane were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCubcrafters CC11-160
Tail NumberN72RZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald Ziegler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCub Crafters · CC 340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO