Summary
On July 06, 2018, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C (N891DC) was involved in an accident near Dixie, ID. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overshoot.
The pilot reported that, during approach to a backcountry, private dirt airstrip, the wind was swirling, and he decided to go around. During the second landing attempt, when the airplane descended below the treetops surrounding the airstrip preventing his ability to safety perform a go around, a wind gust from behind pushed the airplane past the end of the runway into trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 15 knots, gusting 15 to 20 knots.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA405. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N891DC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overshoot.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during approach to a backcountry, private dirt airstrip, the wind was swirling, and he decided to go around. During the second landing attempt, when the airplane descended below the treetops surrounding the airstrip preventing his ability to safety perform a go around, a wind gust from behind pushed the airplane past the end of the runway into trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 15 knots, gusting 15 to 20 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA405