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October 16, 2010 · Deitz AVID Flyer MK4 · N169WP
Colville, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Colville, WA
Aircraft
Deitz AVID Flyer MK4
Tail Number
N169WP
Operator
Harrell Hartman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA018
The pilot stated that he was landing the airplane on a turf airstrip at a private airport with a crosswind of about 7 to 12 knots. During the landing approach, about 20 feet above the airstrip, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. As a result, the airplane drifted to the edge of runway and the right wing impacted a tree. The airplane subsequently descended to the ground and came to rest with the right wing no longer attached to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for a wind gust and maintain runway alignment during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the airplane to the east at a private airport. The turf runway was 2,600 feet long and 75 feet wide. The pilot indicated that the wind was from the north, and during the landing approach, the airplane encountered a gust that blew the airplane to the southern edge of the runway. The right wing then impacted a tree and the airplane collided with the ground. The pilot had 126 hours total time, and 3 hours in the accident airplane make and model. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportZema Private Airport (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDeitz AVID Flyer MK4
Tail NumberN169WP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarrell Hartman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · E-81 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 23 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC