Summary
On June 30, 2010, a Consolidated Aeronautics Inc. LAKE LA-4-200 (N2990P) was involved in an incident near Sequim, 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2990P.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to an encounter with sun glare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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