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February 24, 2019 · Zenair Zenith STOL CH 701 No Series · N8436S
Springfield, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, IL
Aircraft
Zenair Zenith STOL CH 701 No Series (2018)
Tail Number
N8436S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA149
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing in gusting wind conditions, the airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted. He added that, a few minutes after the airplane was righted, it flipped over again. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation system reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 270° at 27 knots, gusting to 41 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing in gusting wind conditions, the airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted. He added that, a few minutes after the airplane was righted, it flipped over again. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, and fuselage. 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 at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 270° at 27 knots, gusting to 41 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportAbraham Lincoln Capital (0nm SE)
Runway31
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair Zenith STOL CH 701 No Series
Tail NumberN8436S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUlpower Aero Engines · UL260 · Reciprocating · 97
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 27 kt, gusting 41 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC