Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 23, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA280
Location
Wasco, OR
Event ID
20081003X17537
Coordinates
45.451389, -120.853614
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BARDSLEY LUCAS A
Address
PO BOX 51
City
SUTTON
State / Zip Code
AK 99674-0051
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he flew into the canyon where the airstrip is located, and checked the runway. As he landed, the right wing went up, and the airplane drifted left. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear contacted a rock, and separated. The airplane spun around, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot said he had landed at this dirt strip along the Deschutes River on several previous occasions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA280