N257DRROWE DENNIS A HIGHLANDER2021-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROWE DENNIS A HIGHLANDERS/N: JA257-01-12

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

Date
Saturday, April 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA182
Location
Bluefield, WV
Event ID
20210412102904
Coordinates
37.295948, -81.207519
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
ROWE DENNIS A
Serial Number
JA257-01-12
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
HIGHLANDERDH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HIGHLANDER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROWE DENNIS A
Address
146 ROWE RD
City
VANDERGRIFT
State / Zip Code
PA 15690-8205
Country
United States

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