Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 28, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA174
Location
Beaver, UT
Event ID
20090401X05021
Coordinates
38.266666, -112.633331
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 wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BODIE AVIATION LTD
Address
2724 N OVERLAND TRL UNIT 278
City
LAPORTE
State / Zip Code
CO 80535-5015
Country
United States
Analysis
At the end of the airplane's landing roll on a road, a very strong gust of wind lifted the right wing so that the left wing contacted the ground. The pilot corrected, and the airplane veered to the right. The right wing leading edge contacted a small cedar tree. As the airplane came to a stop, the propeller contacted the ground. The left wing, left elevator, and right wing sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA174