Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 14, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA374
Location
Cortland, NY
Event ID
20230918193083
Coordinates
42.592642, -76.214883
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
305
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BRACHTENBACH ERIC
Address
2125 US HIGHWAY 283
City
HILL CITY
State / Zip Code
KS 67642-2844
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# ERA23LA374