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May 10, 2021 · Douglas K Thompson Justaircraft Superst · N184DT

Brunswick, ME

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brunswick, ME
Aircraft
Douglas K Thompson Justaircraft Superst (2014)
Tail Number
N184DT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA220

The pilot reported that he was flying a visual approach for landing when, at 200 ft above ground level (agl), he encountered a “microburst.” The right wing rose about 30° and the airplane turned to the left. He corrected with right aileron and rudder control inputs; however, the airplane continued to the left. When he finally was able to regain control the airplane, he was left of the runway at 50 ft agl. He elected to land in an open field adjacent to the runway. After touchdown, a tailwind increased his ground speed to about 50 kts and the right wing collided with a fence as he attempted to decelerate. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No evidence of a preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure was found during the postaccident examination of the wreckage, and no mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the approach and landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was flying a visual approach for landing when, at 200 ft above ground level (agl), he encountered a “microburst.” The right wing rose about 30° and the airplane turned to the left. He corrected with right aileron and rudder control inputs; however, the airplane continued to the left. When he finally was able to regain control the airplane, he was left of the runway at 50 ft agl. He elected to land in an open field adjacent to the runway. After touchdown, a tailwind increased his ground speed to about 50 kts and the right wing collided with a fence as he attempted to decelerate. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No evidence of a preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure was found during the postaccident examination of the wreckage, and no mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBrunswick Exec (1nm WSW)
Runway01R/
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDouglas K Thompson Justaircraft Superst
Tail NumberN184DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 36 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data