Summary
On May 25, 2022, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C-180 (N125WY) was involved in an incident near Madison, MN. 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 aircraft control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
The private pilot of the personal flight stated that during landing touchdown, there was a small bounce of the airplane, and the right wing lifted. The stall warning annunciated as the pilot applied full right aileron into the crosswind. The airplane then yawed right, and the pilot applied full left rudder and initiated a go-around. The airplane then impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to both wings and wing struts. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA212. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N125WY.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The private pilot of the personal flight stated that during landing touchdown, there was a small bounce of the airplane, and the right wing lifted. The stall warning annunciated as the pilot applied full right aileron into the crosswind. The airplane then yawed right, and the pilot applied full left rudder and initiated a go-around. The airplane then impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to both wings and wing struts. The pilot was uninjured. 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# CEN22LA212