Summary
On April 09, 2009, a Remos Aircraft Gmbh Gemini Remos (N249SW) was involved in an accident near Jefferson, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.
A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees around. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast. Its speed varied from light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N249SW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
A witness reported observing the accident airplane on approach to runway 09. As the airplane was nearing the runway, it was flying slowly. Suddenly the right wing rose up, and the airplane nosed into the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude after cartwheeling about 180 degrees around. The witness further reported that the wind was coming from the south-southeast. Its speed varied from light to sudden gusts upwards of 25 to 30 miles per hour.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA191