N723AD

Substantial
None

Didier Siffer (E-AB) Arion LightningS/N: 00115

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA442
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Event ID
20110806X64716
Coordinates
40.721668, -73.420280
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 in a strong quartering crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N723AD
Make
DIDIER SIFFER (E-AB)
Serial Number
00115
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
Arion LightningFK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SIFFER DIDIER
Address
173 ONDERDONK AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MANHASSET
State / Zip Code
NY 11030-2457
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he completed a traffic-pattern approach to runway 19 and touched down on the main landing gear. While the nose landing gear was still in the air, a gust of wind struck the right side of the airplane, lifting the right wing, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and the pilot attempted to regain directional control with aileron inputs. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, struck an airport sign and came to rest in a grassy area. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the empennage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He also reported a total flight experience of 91 hours; of which, 6 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at 14 knots and gusting to 17 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA442