N103TB

Substantial
None

Christen Industries HUSKY S/N: 1078

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 21, 1994
NTSB Number
SEA94LA126
Location
OGDEN, UT
Event ID
20001206X01400
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDIITONS. THE WIND GUSTS WERE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES
Serial Number
1078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
HUSKY BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUGASA DAVID
Address
PO BOX 184
City
IMLAY
State / Zip Code
NV 89418-0184
Country
United States

Analysis

On May 21, 1994, at 1315 mountain daylight time, a Christen Husky, N103TB, sustained substantial damage after a ground loop during landing at Ogden, Utah. The private pilot, who was an owner of the aircraft, was uninjured. No flight plan was filed for the local flight, which originated at Ogden. There was no fire, and the ELT did not actuate.

The pilot stated to an FAA inspector that directional control was lost after touchdown. The wing sustained spar damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA126