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September 6, 2010 · Chris W Kleen RV-6 · N515CW
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Aircraft
Chris W Kleen RV-6
Tail Number
N515CW
Operator
Chris Kleen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA425
During landing, the airplane encountered a strong crosswind and veered off the runway. The airplane collided with a runway sign and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, right aileron, and the rear fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at his destination following a cross-country personal flight. He encountered a strong crosswind gust during the landing, and involuntarily exited the runway. The airplane collided with a runway sign, and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, right aileron, and the rear fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCoeur D'Alene (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChris W Kleen RV-6
Tail NumberN515CW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChris Kleen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 39 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC