N714Q

Substantial
Minor

Bush Caddy USA LSAS/N: BCLSA-001-A

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 20, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA223
Location
Chadron, NE
Event ID
20070803X01104
Coordinates
42.833332, -102.989997
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N714Q
Make
BUSH CADDY USA
Serial Number
BCLSA-001-A
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
LSAFK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was substantially damaged when the right wing contacted the ground during landing. The pilot reported that as the flight approached the intended destination, he monitored the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and determined that the prevailing winds were from 190 degrees at 16 knots, with gusts to 26 knots. As he entered the traffic pattern for runway 20 (6,000 feet by 100 feet, concrete) he observed the windsock, which confirmed the winds were down the runway. He noted that the airplane touched down about 300 feet past the runway threshold. The pilot stated "the touchdown was a good wheel landing" and he initially maintained control of the airplane. However, a "strong crosswind tipped up one wing" and although he was able to correct, the encounter caused the airplane "to be headed off the runway into a berm." He elected to initiate a go-around and added full power in an attempt to clear the berm, with the intention of re-entering the traffic pattern. The pilot reported that after the aircraft became airborne, he "experienced a severe crosswind" that caused the right wing to contact the ground. The airport Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), at 1353, recorded winds from 170 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 26 knots. At 1453, the recorded winds were from 180 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA223