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April 1, 2015 · Lancair LC 40 550FG 550FG · N777XX
Middleton, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Middleton, WI
Aircraft
Lancair LC 40 550FG 550FG (2002)
Tail Number
N777XX
Operator
Ahmed Al-Niaimi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA033
During a cross-country flight the pilot said he listened to the automated weather report a few miles west of his destination and noted crosswinds at 17 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot continued the approach to landing and reported the touchdown was "uneventful," but during the landing roll a gust of wind rotated the nose 90 degrees into the crosswind. Subsequently, the airplane departed the runway surface and impacted a ditch adjacent to the runway, causing the nose wheel to collapse. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
Full Narrative
During a cross-country flight the pilot said he listened to the automated weather report a few miles west of his destination and noted crosswinds at 17 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot continued the approach to landing and reported the touchdown was "uneventful," but during the landing roll a gust of wind rotated the nose 90 degrees into the crosswind. Subsequently, the airplane departed the runway surface and impacted a ditch adjacent to the runway, causing the nose wheel to collapse. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest AirportMiddleton Muni - Morey Field (0nm SW)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLancair LC 40 550FG 550FG
Tail NumberN777XX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAhmed Al-Niaimi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550N2B · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC