N34335

Substantial
None

MEYERS OTWS/N: 80

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 8, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA346
Location
Haskell, TX
Event ID
20090609X65531
Coordinates
33.191387, -99.717781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MEYERS
Serial Number
80
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
OTWBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
OTW-145

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHIPP DONALD E
Address
27049 FLINTWOOD CIR
City
WYOMING
State / Zip Code
MN 55092-9245
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot flew a visual approach and landing. During landing the pilot felt a burst of wind, which pushed the tail to the left. The pilot compensated with left brake and left rudder, but did not prevent the airplane from exiting the runway. The pilot applied both brakes to slow the airplane and the airplane pulled to the right into a ditch, damaging the airplane frame near the firewall.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA346