Summary
On May 12, 2021, a Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N179VP) was involved in an incident near Fulton, MO. 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 control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N179VP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.
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# CEN21LA217