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January 7, 2024 · Slipstream International Genesis · N8704R

Buffalo, MO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 7, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Buffalo, MO
Aircraft
Slipstream International Genesis (2006)
Tail Number
N8704R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA084

The student pilot was conducting a solo flight when he was unable to keep the airplane aligned with the runway centerline due to a right crosswind. Witnesses reported that the airplane veered left of the runway and struck trees before it came to rest in a grass area. After the accident, the student pilot stated that he had difficulty with the right crosswind and believed the airplane had an aileron issue. The student pilot stated that the airplane’s left wing collided with the trees with the engine at full power. The airplane’s left wing and forward fuselage were substantially damaged during the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies or failures that would have prevented its normal operation. Flight control continuity for the ailerons, elevator, and rudder was confirmed. It is likely the student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the left side of the runway and into trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the left side of the runway and into trees.

Full Narrative

The student pilot was conducting a solo flight when he was unable to keep the airplane aligned with the runway centerline due to a right crosswind. Witnesses reported that the airplane veered left of the runway and struck trees before it came to rest in a grass area. After the accident, the student pilot stated that he had difficulty with the right crosswind and believed the airplane had an aileron issue. The student pilot stated that the airplane’s left wing collided with the trees with the engine at full power. The airplane’s left wing and forward fuselage were substantially damaged during the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies or failures that would have prevented its normal operation. Flight control continuity for the ailerons, elevator, and rudder was confirmed. It is likely the student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the left side of the runway and into trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:18 CST
Nearest AirportBuffalo Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3220 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSlipstream International Genesis
Tail NumberN8704R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVerner Motor · VM 133M · Reciprocating · 84
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 27 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data