Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 7, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA241
Location
Middleton, WI
Event ID
20080917X01483
Coordinates
43.114166, -89.531669
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9043A
Make
FALK
Serial Number
6/3118
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
Zodiac HDS-601
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FALK JAMES I
Address
302 SIMON CRESTWAY
Status
Deregistered
City
WAUNAKEE
State / Zip Code
WI 53597-1819
Country
United States
Analysis
In a telephone interview the pilot stated that while landing he encountered a gust of wind that caused the right wing to drop and hit the runway. He said that he advanced the throttle and attempted to correct with aileron. The airplane subsequently cart wheeled. The pilot reported no mechanical problems 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# CHI08CA241