Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 11, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA049
Location
Ocraacoke, NC
Event ID
20070522X00606
Coordinates
35.101112, -75.963058
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper use of the aileron and rudder controls and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N313L
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP.
Serial Number
0840
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SERF LLC
Address
5701 THURSTON AVE STE 104
Status
Deregistered
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
VA 23455-3331
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was making a crosswind landing. The pilot stated upon touchdown, the airplane started to veer to the left, and "she did not apply enough right rudder and aileron. The airplane continued to veer to the left and she lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane went off the left side of the runway into the grass and collided with some trees and brush."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA049