Summary
On June 29, 2021, a Wheeler C / Wheeler K LANCAIR 235 (N43KC) was involved in an incident near Borrego Springs, CA. 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 airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43KC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA257