N405BMMathews Pegazai2003-04-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Mathews PegazaiS/N: 930655

Summary

On April 01, 2003, a Mathews Pegazai (N405BM) was involved in an accident near Lakeland, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind.

On April 1, 2003, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Mathews Pegazai, N405BM, registered to and operated by a private individual, nosed over during landing roll at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight originated from Cross City, Florida, the same day, about 0830.

The pilot stated he made a normal approach and landing to runway 9 right. During landing roll a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He did not respond quick enough and the right wing contacted the runway and the airplane nosed over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA03CA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N405BM.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
NTSB Number
MIA03CA086
Location
Lakeland, FL
Event ID
20030410X00474
Coordinates
27.988889, -82.018608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MATHEWS
Serial Number
930655
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
PegazaiFEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MATHEWS BYRDELL B
Address
26311 HWY 75
Status
Deregistered
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
TX 77380
Country
United States

Analysis

On April 1, 2003, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Mathews Pegazai, N405BM, registered to and operated by a private individual, nosed over during landing roll at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight originated from Cross City, Florida, the same day, about 0830.

The pilot stated he made a normal approach and landing to runway 9 right. During landing roll a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He did not respond quick enough and the right wing contacted the runway and the airplane nosed over.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA03CA086