N22TE

Substantial
None

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2S/N: 0728

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 2, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA072
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20080404X00429
Coordinates
32.446666, -111.002777
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N22TE
Make
GREAT LAKES
Serial Number
0728
Model / ICAO
2T-1A-2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Analysis

Upon arrival at the destination airport, the pilot noted that the windsock appeared to favor runway 19. The pilot reported that the approach was made with the airplane configured in a slip to compensate for the crosswind. As the airplane touched down, there was a slight bounce. During the landing rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder to correct the heading; however, the airplane continued off the runway and hit a culvert with a rock facing. The left main landing gear was sheared off and the airplane came to rest inverted causing structural damage to the wings, the vertical stabilizer, and rudder. According to the pilot's written statement, she received weather information via the National Weather Service and an automated report. The winds were reported to be from 280 degrees at 4 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# LAX08CA072