Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 2, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA087
Location
Warrenton, VA
Event ID
20060426X00487
Coordinates
38.586112, -77.710556
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OBER JOHN A
Address
297 W CANDOR RD
City
CANDOR
State / Zip Code
NY 13743-1308
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing flare, a gust of wind "caught" the tailwheel airplane, which then veered off the runway and into a ditch. The pilot also stated that the winds were variable at 10, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA087