Summary
On April 10, 2021, a Rowe Dennis A HIGHLANDER (N257DR) was involved in an incident near Bluefield, WV. All 2 people 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 while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N257DR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA182