Summary
On September 07, 2009, a Swalley Mark H CH 701 SP (N701V) was involved in an incident near Bremerton, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
The pilot said he was taxiing to runway 19 for departure. The reported winds were from 190 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 26 knots. The pilot taxied to the end of the runway after performing all the preflight checks and he turned to a downwind direction to check for landing traffic. As the airplane turned, the right wing began to rise and the airplane nosed over, bending and wrinkling both wings, the empennage, and the rudder.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR09CA433. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N701V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot said he was taxiing to runway 19 for departure. The reported winds were from 190 degrees at 18 knots gusting to 26 knots. The pilot taxied to the end of the runway after performing all the preflight checks and he turned to a downwind direction to check for landing traffic. As the airplane turned, the right wing began to rise and the airplane nosed over, bending and wrinkling both wings, the empennage, and the rudder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA433