Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 16, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA068
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Event ID
20111216X20841
Coordinates
41.155555, -104.810554
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8281D
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-5402
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BECKER LAWRENCE D
Address
9586 PADILLA HEIGHTS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
WA 98221-8699
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was performing a normal landing to runway 27. During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right, proceeded off the edge of the runway, down a grass slope, and into the airport boundary chain link fence. Airport weather observations recorded at the time of the accident were winds 230 at 10 knots, and clear sky. The airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA068