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March 2, 2011 · Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · N435SA
Ridgely, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ridgely, MD
Aircraft
Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport
Tail Number
N435SA
Operator
Lewis F Gayner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA178
The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass, and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportRidgley Airpark (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3214 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport
Tail NumberN435SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLewis F Gayner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC