N159MK

Substantial
Minor

KERR MATTHEW STARDUSTER TOOS/N: MK-2

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA479
Location
Frankenmuth, MI
Event ID
20130812X25601
Coordinates
43.313888, -83.709724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a corn field.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KERR MATTHEW
Serial Number
MK-2
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
STARDUSTER TOOBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STARDUSTER TOO

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DANFORD MICHAEL S
Address
335 CASTLEROCK LN
City
CHICKAMAUGA
State / Zip Code
GA 30707-3973
Country
United States

Analysis

In a statement provided to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot reported that while landing on the narrow runway the wind was prevailing from the left. During the landing roll, the pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane and correct for the wind, but the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway. The airplane continued to the right into a corn field, came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. An FAA Inspector examined the airplane and found no evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN13CA479