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April 1, 2017 · Ronald J Bender Baking DUCE NO Series · N9898R
Willcox, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Willcox, AZ
Aircraft
Ronald J Bender Baking DUCE NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N9898R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA214
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll and as he pulled the power to idle and lowered the tail, he raised the flaps and that the airplane then encountered a "sudden and strong wind" that caused it to weather-vane. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway, the main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both right and left wings and both lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll after encountering a dirt devil.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll as he pulled the power to idle and lowered the tail, he raised the flaps and the airplane encountered a "sudden and strong wind" that caused the airplane to weather-vane. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway, the main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both right and left wings and both lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:54 MST
Nearest AirportCochise County (0nm SW)
Runway21
Runway Length6095 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRonald J Bender Baking DUCE NO Series
Tail NumberN9898R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-G · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 28 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC