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August 31, 2014 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar · N821EV

Minneapolis, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar (2007)
Tail Number
N821EV
Operator
Baar Ronald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA470

The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 12 at the destination airport. Wind was from 190 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 18 knots. The estimated crosswind component was between 10.5 to 17.5 knots. The pilot crabbed the airplane on a 1-2 mile straight-in approach for the runway. Prior to landing, the pilot aligned the nose of the airplane with the runway centerline and reduced power. When the airplane touched down a gust of wind lifted the right wing and lowered the left wing to the runway. As the pilot initiated a go-around the left wing contacted the ground and control of the airplane was lost. The pilot stated that the airplane then stalled and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that his flight school did not fly if the crosswind component was 10 knots or higher and as a result he did not have much experience flying in winds greater than 10 knots of crosswind.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 12 at the destination airport. Wind was from 190 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 18 knots. The pilot crabbed the airplane on a 1-2 mile straight-in approach for the runway. Prior to landing, the pilot aligned the nose of the airplane with the runway centerline and reduced power. When the airplane touched down a gust of wind lifted the right wing and lowered the left wing to the runway. As the pilot initiated a go-around the left wing contacted the ground and control of the airplane was lost. The pilot perceived that the airplane then stalled and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that his flight school did not practice if the crosswind component was 10 knots or higher and as a result he did not have much experience flying winds greater than 10 knots of crosswind.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAIRLAKE (0nm SSE)
Runway12
Runway Length4098 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail NumberN821EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBaar Ronald
Operating RulePart 91
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data