N12HDAVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-1802023-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180S/N: 3401

Summary

On May 12, 2023, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C-180 (N12HD) was involved in an incident near Elko, NV. 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 loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12HD.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 12, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA190
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20230515174532
Coordinates
40.824999, -115.791330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
3401
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
A-1C-180HUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1C-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOROTTI JOHN
Address
254 SHORELINE DR
City
POLSON
State / Zip Code
MT 59860-9466
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# WPR23LA190