Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 11, 2015
NTSB Number
CEN15CA196
Location
Cambridge, OH
Event ID
20150413X45158
Coordinates
39.974998, -81.577499
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's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EMSLIE DONIS A
Address
22406 STATE ROUTE 751
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
OH 43845-9681
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had landed and was beginning to taxi when a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He added engine power and attempted to correct; however, he was unable to maintain control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement, encountered a ditch, and overturned. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. He reported a 50-degree left crosswind at 10 knots about 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# CEN15CA196