Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 17, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA282
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Event ID
20071011X01555
Coordinates
42.880832, -85.522781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AKN INC
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States
Analysis
The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and its left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions 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# CHI07CA282