N68PM

Substantial
None

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1BS/N: 2340

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 24, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA025
Location
El Paso, TX
Event ID
20131028X72837
Coordinates
31.719165, -106.236114
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 directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N68PM
Make
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
2340
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A 1BHUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

While landing on runway 08, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the south. After the airplane touched down, the nose yawed 30 degrees to the right so the pilot advanced the throttle to perform a go-around. During the go-around, the tailwheel became entangled in a barbed-wire fence and the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# CEN14CA025