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April 4, 2019 · Zenair Zenith CH 801 No Series · N801R

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Zenair Zenith CH 801 No Series (2005)
Tail Number
N801R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA200

The pilot reported that, while on short final, about 50 ft above ground level, the airplane rolled about 30º to the left. He applied full right aileron and leveled the airplane about 2 ft above ground level, but the airplane descended onto the runway, exited the runway to the left, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. 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 lateral control in flight and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while on short final, about 50 feet above the ground, the airplane rolled about 30º to the left. He applied full right aileron and leveled the airplane about a couple feet above the ground, but the airplane descended on to the runway, exited the runway to the left, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings 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 station located on an airport about 5 NM away reported that, about 15 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 050° at 16 knots. The pilot reported the wind was 050º at 10 knots, gusting up to 20 knots. The weight-shift control aircraft landed on runway 25.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 CDT
Nearest AirportHicks Airfield (0nm S)
Runway32
Runway Length3740 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftZenair Zenith CH 801 No Series
Tail NumberN801R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP-0-360-A1A2 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data