Summary
On July 20, 2018, a Wayne D. Teel Waiex (N49YX) was involved in an incident near Kinsey, KS. 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's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
According to the pilot, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left during the landing roll.
The airplane turned to the left, into the wind, and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane collided with cornstalks and came to rest in a drainage culvert.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA439. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49YX.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, the tailwheel-equipped airplane encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left during the landing roll.
The airplane turned to the left, into the wind, and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane collided with cornstalks and came to rest in a drainage culvert.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA18CA439