Summary
On September 29, 2013, a Rans RV 12 (N817RV) was involved in an incident near Hatley, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA569. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N817RV.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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