Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 6, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA425
Location
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Event ID
20100824X65053
Coordinates
47.774444, -116.819725
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 that resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N515CW
Make
CHRIS W KLEEN
Serial Number
22716
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2025 NW 102 AVE
BAY 104
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33172
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing at his destination following a cross-country personal flight. He encountered a strong crosswind gust during the landing, and involuntarily exited the runway. The airplane collided with a runway sign, and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, right aileron, and the rear fuselage undercarriage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA425