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February 22, 2020 · Aviat A1 A · N462
Columbia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Columbia, CA
Aircraft
Aviat A1 A (1999)
Tail Number
N462
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA093
The pilot reported that he was practicing crosswind landings on the grass runway. On the second landing approach and as the airplane crossed over the runway threshold, it encountered a wind gust and rolled right. The pilot applied full engine power to perform a go-around, but the airplane continued to roll right. The right wing struck the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled into an adjacent wooded area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward 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
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he had been practicing crosswind landings on the grass runway in the tailwheel equipped airplane. On the second landing approach, as the airplane crossed over the runway threshold, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and rolled to the right. The pilot applied full engine power in an attempt to perform a go-around, but the airplane continued to roll right. The right wing struck the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled into an adjacent wooded area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:46 PST
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (0nm NNE)
Runway29
Runway Length2607 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A1 A
Tail NumberN462
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC