Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare on runway 16L, he felt a gust of wind from the right. To counter the gust he applied, "left rudder" and right aileron to lower the right wing. When the nose landing gear touched down on the runway, the airplane veered to the left and he applied, "minimal right steering and braking" to avoid overcorrecting and colliding with an airplane that was landing on runway 16 right. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway and struck a taxiway sign before it came to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The meteorological aerodrome report for the airport that the pilot landed, reported that about the time of the accident. The wind was calm.
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# GAA18CA580