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February 24, 2021 · Turcotte Jr Robert L RV6 · N642LT

North Hampton, NH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
North Hampton, NH
Aircraft
Turcotte Jr Robert L RV6 (2019)
Tail Number
N642LT
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA136

According to the pilot, the approach to the runway was very stable. He performed a wheel landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane and touched down on runway 20 just past the numbers on the centerline. Before the tailwheel settled onto the runway, a gust of wind struck the airplane. The pilot corrected the airplane, but another “stronger” gust struck the airplane again resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane impacted the snow in the grass area between the runway and taxiway and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The winds reported at an airport 7 miles to the north of the accident location were from 240° at 9 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, the approach to the runway was very stable. He performed a wheel landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane and touched down on runway 20 just past the numbers on the centerline. Before the tailwheel settled onto the runway, a gust of wind struck the airplane. The pilot corrected the airplane, but another “stronger” gust struck the airplane again resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway. The airplane impacted the snow in the grass area between the runway and taxiway and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The winds reported at an airport 7 miles to the north of the accident location were from 240° at 9 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 EST
Nearest AirportHampton Airfield (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2105 ft
Runway Width121 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftTurcotte Jr Robert L RV6
Tail NumberN642LT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsEci · TMX IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Basc · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 25 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data