UNREGNorthwing Apache Sport2006-09-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Northwing Apache SportS/N: M5377844

Summary

On September 24, 2006, a Northwing Apache Sport (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Brewster, WA. 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 pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing, resulting in its impact with terrain. A factor was the wind gust condition.

The non-certificated pilot reported that during the landing the aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the right about 15 feet above the ground. The aircraft veered left and subsequently impacted terrain approximately 20 feet to the left of the runway, coming to rest on its left side.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA06CA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 24, 2006
NTSB Number
SEA06CA189
Location
Brewster, WA
Event ID
20061011X01497
Coordinates
48.104721, -119.720558
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing, resulting in its impact with terrain. A factor was the wind gust condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTHWING
Serial Number
M5377844
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Apache SportD1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The non-certificated pilot reported that during the landing the aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the right about 15 feet above the ground. The aircraft veered left and subsequently impacted terrain approximately 20 feet to the left of the runway, coming to rest on its left side.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA06CA189