Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 9, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA214
Location
Slaton, TX
Event ID
20240610194420
Coordinates
33.484508, -101.660940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
VULTEE V-77
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
VULTEE V-77
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TEXAS AIR MUSEUM
Address
PO BOX 36
City
SLATON
State / Zip Code
TX 79364-0036
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# CEN24LA214