Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA174
Location
Walnut Ridge, AR
Event ID
20110207X13901
Coordinates
36.121387, -90.921669
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 while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8402K
Make
GULFSTREAM-SCHWEIZER A/C CORP
Serial Number
687B
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
GULFSTREAM AM G-164B
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
HENDRICKSTRAAT 77
TOTNESS CORONIE 104
Status
Deregistered
City
MOTTONSHOOP
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while attempting to land his tail-wheel equipped airplane in a left-quartering tailwind, he encountered a strong gust of wind and subsequently lost control of the airplane and flipped over. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems and the accident could have been prevented if he had executed a go-around and landed in the opposite direction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA174