Summary
On May 10, 2011, a Gulfstream-schweizer A/c Corp GULFSTREAM AM G-164B (N8402K) was involved in an incident near Walnut Ridge, AR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8402K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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