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April 10, 2021 · Rowe Dennis A Highlander · N257DR
Bluefield, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bluefield, WV
Aircraft
Rowe Dennis A Highlander (2020)
Tail Number
N257DR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA182
The pilot of the amateur-built, experimental, tailwheel airplane stated that during a cross-country flight, he diverted due to stronger than expected headwinds. He added that the touchdown on the runway at the diversion airport was normal until the airplane veered left after being struck by a strong gust of wind. The pilot attempted to correct with full right brake and full right rudder, but the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot also reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind at the airport, about 30 minutes after the accident, was a direct left crosswind at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the amateur-built, experimental, tailwheel airplane stated that during a cross-country flight, he diverted due to stronger than expected headwinds. He added that the touchdown on the runway at the diversion airport was normal until the airplane veered left after being struck by a strong gust of wind. The pilot attempted to correct with full right brake and full right rudder, but the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot also reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind at the airport, about 30 minutes after the accident, was a direct left crosswind at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EDT
Nearest AirportMercer County Airport (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length4743 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRowe Dennis A Highlander
Tail NumberN257DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsYamaha · Apex · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourceWFAC