Summary
On September 02, 2011, a Air Creation CLIPPER 582S (N5099A) was involved in an incident near Enumclaw, WA. 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 during landing.
The pilot stated that the wind for takeoff was light and variable. After a few minutes of flying, he attempted two landings, both of which resulted in his performing a go-around. He said the third attempt appeared lined up well, but as he approached touchdown, the wind became turbulent due to the buildings on the side of the runway. After touchdown, he lost directional control of the weight shift aircraft, and it veered right, impacting a hangar. The aircraft’s keel beam was bent.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA422. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5099A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that the wind for takeoff was light and variable. After a few minutes of flying, he attempted two landings, both of which resulted in his performing a go-around. He said the third attempt appeared lined up well, but as he approached touchdown, the wind became turbulent due to the buildings on the side of the runway. After touchdown, he lost directional control of the weight shift aircraft, and it veered right, impacting a hangar. The aircraft’s keel beam was bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA422