N8436S

Substantial
None

Zenair ZENITH STOL CH 701S/N: 7-10826

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 24, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA149
Location
Springfield, IL
Event ID
20190225X45306
Coordinates
39.841667, -89.675003
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 improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENAIR
Serial Number
7-10826
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
ZENITH STOL CH 701CH70
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZENITH STOL CH 701

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUBBERT ROGER D
Address
24602 AUDRAIN ROAD 806
City
MEXICO
State / Zip Code
MO 65265-6685
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, after landing, while taxiing in gusting wind conditions, the airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted. He added that, a few minutes after the airplane was righted, it flipped over again.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, and fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was 270° at 27 knots, gusting to 41 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# GAA19CA149