Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA449
Location
Grinnell, IA
Event ID
20130731X50212
Coordinates
41.740459, -92.720970
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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WEISS ELLIOTT
Address
PO BOX 349
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
TX 77545-0349
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing on runway 31 (5,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the flight encountered a crosswind from the right. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA449