Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard impact on the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The private pilot of the personal flight stated that during his second attempt at practicing a crosswind takeoff and landing, he encountered an increased crosswind/gust. To prevent the airplane from drifting off the side of the runway, he lowered the right wing into the wind when the airplane was about 4-5 ft. above the runway. The airplane then stalled and experienced a hard landing on the runway that resulted in substantial damage to right wing. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA474