Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA322
Location
Sequim, WA
Event ID
20100701X62144
Coordinates
48.137222, -123.112777
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
LAKE LA-4-200
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
LAKE LA-4-200
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DOLAN JOHN C
Address
302 PRIMROSE LN
City
SEQUIM
State / Zip Code
WA 98382-8576
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after an uneventful local flight, he was blinded by the sun as it suddenly appeared through the clouds during the landing flare. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway into a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA322