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June 30, 2018 · Aeroprakt A-22 Valor Undesignat · N712FP
Malone, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Malone, NY
Aircraft
Aeroprakt A-22 Valor Undesignat (2008)
Tail Number
N712FP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA416
According to the pilot, he overflew the airport and assessed the winds for landing. During the landing flare, the airplane encountered a crosswind gust from the right. The right wing lifted, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane pivoted about the left wing and landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind at the airport was from 240° and light and variable, gusting to 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 23.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper crosswind correction during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he over flew the airport and assessed the wind for landing. During the landing flare the airplane encountered a crosswind gust from the right. The right wing lifted, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane pivoted about the left wing and landed hard. The pilot reported that about the time of the accident, the wind at the airport was from 240° and light and variable, but gusting to 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 23. He reported that when first responders arrived at the accident site, he brought to their attention that the wind was coming from about 310°. The airplane sustained substantial damage the left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:12 EDT
Nearest AirportMalone-Dufort (0nm SE)
Runway23
Runway Length3994 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeroprakt A-22 Valor Undesignat
Tail NumberN712FP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240°, gusting 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO