Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 21, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA273
Location
Concord, CA
Event ID
20120621X12934
Coordinates
37.989444, -122.057220
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 control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROESSLER LARRY J
Address
20945 HILLCROFT DR
City
GROVELAND
State / Zip Code
CA 95321-9386
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was performing a landing during gusting crosswind conditions in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing flare, a wind gust lifted the right wing, and the pilot applied corrective control input. The left wing subsequently struck the runway, causing substantial damage to the aileron and outboard wing skins. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA273