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June 29, 2021 · Wheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 · N43KC
Borrego Springs, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Borrego Springs, CA
Aircraft
Wheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235 (1992)
Tail Number
N43KC
Operator
Infantryship Usa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA257
The pilot reported that during landing with a right crosswind, the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. The pilot applied right bank and left rudder control input, but the airplane continued to drift left. The pilot then increased engine power for a go-around, but the left wing dropped, and the left bank increased. The pilot continued to attempt recovery, but the airplane was too low. The airplane subsequently collided with the terrain next to the runway. The left wing and rudder sustained substantial damage. 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 airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing with a right crosswind, the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. The pilot applied right bank and left rudder control input, but the airplane continued to drift left. The pilot then increased engine power for a go-around, but the left wing dropped, and the left bank increased. The pilot continued to attempt recovery, but the airplane was too low. The airplane subsequently collided with the terrain next to the runway. The left wing and rudder sustained substantial damage. 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 Time11:35 PDT
Nearest AirportBorrego Valley (0nm E)
Runway08/2
Runway Length5011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWheeler C / Wheeler K Lancair 235
Tail NumberN43KC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInfantryship Usa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourcePILO