N685S

Substantial
None

CESSNA 207S/N: 20700184

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA162
Location
Shaw Island, WA
Event ID
20140409X75127
Coordinates
48.575553, -122.975280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700184
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
207C07T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
207

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SECOND WIND AVIATION CORP
Address
805 SUNDAY DR
City
FRIDAY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
WA 98250-7300
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing flare on the uphill runway of the private grass airstrip, the airplane encountered a quartering tailwind gust causing it to shift left of the centerline. The pilot applied corrective control inputs avoiding a ditch; however, the left horizontal stabilizer struck a rock berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airstrip was comprised of grass and gravel, and was wet at the time of the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA162