Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 30, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA066
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20100730X31536
Coordinates
64.805274, -147.853881
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 after encountering a crosswind during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BUCKMEIER ARLAN M
Address
1725 COTTONWOOD ST
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709-4140
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in his single-engine airplane when he encountered a gust of wind while in the landing flare, which pushed the left wing up. He said he tried to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed over a grassy area and collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA066