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May 29, 2014 · Meyers MAC 145 · N34374

La Cholla, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
La Cholla, AZ
Aircraft
Meyers MAC 145 (1953)
Tail Number
N34374
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA224

The tailwheel equipped airplane received substantial damage to both wings, when the airplane veered off the runway and struck a cacti after the pilot overcorrected to compensate for a wind gust during the landing rollout. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The tailwheel equipped airplane received substantial damage to both wings, when the airplane veered off the runway and struck a cacti after the pilot overcorrected to compensate for a wind gust during the landing rollout. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportLacholla Airpark (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width445 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMeyers MAC 145
Tail NumberN34374
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.50 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data