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March 11, 2018 · Johnson Gerald CR-1 NO Series · N142DT

Altamont, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Altamont, NY
Aircraft
Johnson Gerald CR-1 NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N142DT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA158

The pilot of the ski-equipped airplane reported that, while on approach to a snow-covered airstrip, there was a quartering right gusting crosswind. He added that, about 100 ft above the ground, the right wing rose, and he attempted to correct to no avail. He added that the airplane was about 90° off of course to the left, and he chose to go between two trees. Subsequently, the left wing impacted a tree and separated from the airplane, and the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 9 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 12 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The pilot landed on runway 26.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot of the ski-equipped airplane reported that, while on approach to a snow-covered airstrip, there was a quartering right gusty crosswind. He added that about 100 ft. above the ground, the right wing raised up, and he attempted to correct to no avail. He added that the airplane was about 90° off of course to the left, and he chose to go between two trees. Subsequently, the left wing impacted a tree, separated from the airplane, and the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 9 nautical miles from the accident site reported, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 280° at 12 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The pilot landed on runway 26.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohnson Gerald CR-1 NO Series
Tail NumberN142DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-8F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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