N7715CHAPUIS SPEZIO SPORT 1992-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CHAPUIS SPEZIO SPORT S/N: 181

Summary

On July 28, 1992, a Chapuis SPEZIO SPORT (N7715) was involved in an incident near Wells, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE VARIABLE AND GUSTY NATURE OF THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA318. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7715.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 28, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA318
Location
WELLS, NV
Event ID
20001211X15210
Coordinates
41.350936, -114.800926
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 THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE VARIABLE AND GUSTY NATURE OF THE WIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAPUIS
Serial Number
181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SPEZIO SPORT FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SPEZIO SPORT

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PERRY DAMIAN E
Address
913 SNEAD DR
City
MODESTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95351-3835
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA318