Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 5, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA328
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Event ID
20090706X85516
Coordinates
47.267776, -122.578056
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JENSEN AVIATION INC
Address
15400 72ND ST
City
SOUTH HAVEN
State / Zip Code
MI 49090-8989
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing roll on runway 17 in a tail-wheel equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs, substantially damaging the airplane's left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA328