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August 30, 2011 · Christen Industries A-1 · N2868A
Dorris, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dorris, CA
Aircraft
Christen Industries A-1
Tail Number
N2868A
Operator
Alexander Marshall Jay
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA418
The pilot stated that he flew to a nearby airport to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. After his first touchdown, he applied power for takeoff and, as his airplane lifted off, he encountered a strong wind gust from his left side. He applied left aileron, but his right wing tip contacted the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest upright. The airplane immediately burst into flames and was consumed by the fire. The closest weather station, located 19 nautical miles from the airport, reported the wind at 280 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from the northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he flew to a nearby airport to practice touch-and-go landings. After his first touchdown, he applied power for takeoff and as his airplane lifted off, he encountered a strong wind gust from his left side. He applied left aileron, but his right wing tip contacted the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest upright. The airplane immediately burst into flames and was consumed by the fire. The closest weather station, located 19 nautical miles from the airport, reported the wind at 280 degrees for 12 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from the northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 PDT
Nearest AirportButte Valley Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristen Industries A-1
Tail NumberN2868A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlexander Marshall Jay
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC