Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 29, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA569
Location
Hatley, WI
Event ID
20130930X73820
Coordinates
44.880340, -89.330360
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
Registration
N817RV
Make
RANS
Serial Number
120490
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KLEMAN JAMES D
Address
N 3889 HWY 29
Status
Deregistered
City
HATLEY
State / Zip Code
WI 54440
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing flare to a private field, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the southwest. The wind pushed the airplane to the north and the airplane landed prematurely on a high berm located to the north of the runway. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane was damaged by the postimpact fire. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies 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# CEN13CA569