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September 16, 2021 · Navion Navion H · N1061Y

Burlington, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WI
Aircraft
Navion Navion H (1969)
Tail Number
N1061Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA474

The pilot reported that during his second attempt at practicing a crosswind landing, he encountered an increased crosswind, shear, and gust. To prevent the airplane from drifting off the side of the runway, he lowered the right wing into the wind when the airplane was about 4-5 ft. above the runway. The airplane then stalled and landed hard on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was taking off on runway 11 with wind 170o at 12 knots with gusts to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard impact on the runway.

Full Narrative

The private pilot of the personal flight stated that during his second attempt at practicing a crosswind takeoff and landing, he encountered an increased crosswind/gust. To prevent the airplane from drifting off the side of the runway, he lowered the right wing into the wind when the airplane was about 4-5 ft. above the runway. The airplane then stalled and experienced a hard landing on the runway that resulted in substantial damage to right wing. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBurlington Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNavion Navion H
Tail NumberN1061Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data