Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 17, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA284
Location
Cambridge, MN
Event ID
20130517X84756
Coordinates
45.556945, -93.263610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DONAHUE DANIEL F
Address
104 COUNTRY BROOK LN
City
YOUNGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 27596-9757
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that after touchdown on the runway, an unexpected gusting crosswind turned the nose of the airplane to the left. The airplane ground looped and went off the east side of the runway, during which the left wing and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA284