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October 14, 2022 · Howard Aircraft DGA-15P · N63597

Lawrenceburg, TN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lawrenceburg, TN
Aircraft
Howard Aircraft DGA-15P (1944)
Tail Number
N63597
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA032

While enroute to the destination, the pilot noted moderate turbulence and decided to land and wait until the turbulence decreased. During the first landing attempt, there was turbulence and the pilot elected to perform a abort the landing after the airplane touched down briefly. After the second landing, during the landing roll, a gust of wind raised the right wing resulting in the airplane veering to the right. The pilot applied power to increase the airflow over the rudder and recenter the airplane, however the airplane was drifting to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and nosed over. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and right elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

While enroute to the destination, the pilot noted moderate turbulence and decided to land and wait until the turbulence decreased. During the first landing attempt, there was turbulence and the pilot elected to perform a abort the landing after the airplane touched down briefly. After the second landing, during the landing roll, a gust of wind raised the right wing resulting in the airplane veering to the right. The pilot applied power to increase the airflow over the rudder and recenter the airplane, however the airplane was drifting to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and nosed over. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and right elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLawrenceburg-Lawrence County (0nm NNW)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHoward Aircraft DGA-15P
Tail NumberN63597
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985-AN-6 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time15:10
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data