Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot landed with a left crosswind and the airplane started veering to the right. The pilot removed the crosswind correction while applying the brakes with the brake handle which was located on the control stick. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear dug into the grass, and the airplane nosed over inverted into a ditch. Both wings and the tail section sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA178