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November 23, 2014 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N580
Mesquite, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesquite, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB (1972)
Tail Number
N580
Operator
Lewis David S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA213
During the landing on runway 17 a gust of wind pushed the tailwheel equipped airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct back to the runway centerline; the airplane exited the right side of the runway and spun 180 degrees. The left wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and stated that he lost control during landing. Around the time of the landing, the automated weather station reported the wind from 260 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots. A review of the airplane's flight manual revealed the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity was 17 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
Full Narrative
During the landing on runway 17 a gust of wind pushed the tailwheel equipped airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct back to the runway centerline; the airplane exited the right side of the runway and spun 180 degrees. The left wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and stated that he lost control during landing. Around the time of the landing, the automated weather station reported the wind from 260 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots. A review of the airplane's flight manual revealed the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity was 17 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:42 CST
Nearest AirportMesquite Metro (0nm S)
Runway17
Runway Length5999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN580
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLewis David S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.43 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC