Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 9, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA039
Location
Mount Vernon, MO
Event ID
20101026X04452
Coordinates
37.090278, -93.769447
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 loss of directional control while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TAYLOR WILLIAM E TRUSTEE
Address
19151 LYNN LN
City
WAYNESVILLE
State / Zip Code
MO 65583-9575
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he landed on the grass airstrip and while taxiing, a gust of wind from the right caused the airplane to ground loop to the left. The pilot stated that he believed the gust of wind came from a powerline clearing that was perpendicular to the runway. The airplane struck a fence during the. Initially, the damage was not believed to be substantial. Later examination of the airplane revealed that the front spar of the right wing was cracked. There were no systems anomalies 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# CEN11CA039