N948DW

Substantial
None

WILDE DANIEL L ZENITH 701S/N: 701DW-1

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 21, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA418
Location
Turlock, CA
Event ID
20100822X05222
Coordinates
37.452777, -120.891944
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 runway alignment.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N948DW
Make
WILDE DANIEL L
Serial Number
701DW-1
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
ZENITH 701

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EVES BRYAN E
Address
5935 GRAENING ST NE
Status
Deregistered
City
HARTVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 44632-9322
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after a cross country flight, while on final approach he realized the airplane was not centered on the runway and he executed a go around. The second approach was normal; during the landing flare the airplane “floated longer than usual” and drifted towards the right side of the runway. As the airplane touched down, the right main wheel fell into a trench and continued to traverse up a berm. Upon reaching the top, the airplane slid sideways along the berm until it came to a rest, substantially damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The nearest weather reporting station located 12 miles southeast of the accident airport reported at the time of the accident wind was from 330 degrees at 9 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# WPR10CA418