Summary
On September 27, 2013, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C-200 (N53WY) was involved in an incident near Dell, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot reported that while transitioning from the landing roll, to taxi, on a gravel road with a 12- to 15-knot tailwind, a gust of wind lifted the tail. The airplane rotated and the left wing collided with a fence. The left wing and its associated lift strut were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR13CA427. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53WY.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while transitioning from the landing roll, to taxi, on a gravel road with a 12- to 15-knot tailwind, a gust of wind lifted the tail. The airplane rotated and the left wing collided with a fence. The left wing and its associated lift strut were substantially damaged. 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# WPR13CA427